Renaissance - Spring 2025

A publication of Willow Valley Communities

Morocco: The Land at the Edge of the World pg. 54

SPIRIT MIND BODY

Inspiring Mind, Body & Spirit RENAISSANCE

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

GENERAL ADMISSION

WILLOW VALLEY WEBCAST

SPECIAL EVENTS

ART GALLERY 3-10 11 12-14 15-17 18-20

ART CLASSES

LUNCH & LEARN

MOVIES THAT INSPIRE

LIFE OF THE MIND

ONE DAY UNIVERSITY

LIFE REFLECTIONS

EDUCATION CLASSES

COMPUTER

WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS

EDUCATIONAL WALKS & HIKES

WELLNESS EDUCATION CLASSES

SUPPORT GROUPS

FITNESS CLASSES

AQUATICS CLASSES

EVENTS LIST BY DATE

Entertainer’s Series

Enjoy five performances for just $98 when you subscribe to the Entertainer’s Series, or purchase tickets at individual prices as listed below. To make your reservation, complete the Reservation Request Form.

The Flying Ivories

The Flying Ivories bring a high-energy musical showdown! Two pianists take audience requests and turn them into an epic interactive performance that will have you singing, laughing, and dancing in your seat all night.

Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $22

Songs of Love with Danielle Talamantes & Kerry Wilkerson

In Songs of Love, Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes and U.S. Army Chorus bass-baritone MSG (ret) Kerry Wilkerson take you on a musical journey that encompasses the eight different Greek definitions of love.

Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $20

Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King

Katie Pinder Brown brings the warmth and strength of musical icon Carole King’s compositions to life. You’ll be dancing in the aisles and singing and clapping along to her treasured favorites.

Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $25

Rastrelli Cello Quartet

Combining a thundering orchestral sound, showy virtuosity, and humor, this cello quartet delights audiences worldwide with their exciting concert experience.

Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $22

Good Shot Judy: The Century of Swing

Good Shot Judy delivers classic vocal jazz and re-creates the classic nightclub feel of Las Vegas, recalling an era that was not only filled with great singers and songs, but whose legacy has become synonymous with what great entertainment really is.

Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $28

Cultural Center Theater

Reservation Request Form

Spring 2025

NAME:

COMMUNITY (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN SMARTLIFE

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SEATING PREFERENCE:

All seating requests are subject to availability. Please refer to the seating chart on the reverse side of this page.

If you would like to sit with someone from a residence different from your own, please use this portion for their reservation. Each party will be billed separately.

NAME:

COMMUNITY (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN SMARTLIFE

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SUBSCRIPTION

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

The Flying Ivories

Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Songs of Love with Danielle Talamantes & Kerry Wilkerson

Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King

Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Rastrelli Cello Quartet

Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Good Shot Judy: The Century of Swing

Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Series Price Sets of Series

$98

Number of Tickets

$22

$20

$25

$22

$28

Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office by January 10, 2025. Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

STAGE

Cultural Center Theater Guidelines

• To make a reservation, please fill out the Reservation Request Form on the reverse side of this page. It is not necessary to cut, fold, staple, tape, or put it into an envelope; simply put it into the in-house mail as is.

• If you would like to sit with someone, please include their reservation information on your form in the appropriate location. Each party will be billed separately unless instructed otherwise.

• Transportation will be provided for all shows. For evening shows, the shuttle will make continuous runs on each campus beginning at 5:40 p.m. (Manor Campus) and 5:45 p.m. (Lakes Campus). At the end of the program, buses will run until all Residents have returned to their drop-off location. For matinees, on-demand transportation will be available until after the show is over.

• If you would like to attend a show but do not have a ticket, call the box office at 717.464.6433 to check availability.

• Arrive early enough to be seated before the lights dim. Walking into the darkened theater, down the aisle, and into your seat is not safe. It disturbs not only the audience, but the performer as well. Late seating will not be permitted.

• Seat locations printed on your tickets are not guaranteed after the start of the performance.

• Kindly keep colognes and perfumes to a minimum. Some people are highly allergic to aromas.

• Turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices.

• No flash photography.

The Flying Ivories

The Flying Ivories belt out an all-request dueling piano show that’s part music, part comedy, and all fun. No two shows are ever the same because the audience controls the set list! Whether you like Billy Joel or Beyoncé, Johnny Cash or Katy Perry, Frank Sinatra or Metallica, they’ve got it covered. Every show features a rotating roster of songs by the most sought-after performers from Broadway to Vegas. Get ready to sing, clap, and laugh along with The Flying Ivories!

Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $22

Register: Reservation Request Form

Songs of Love with Danielle Talamantes & Kerry Wilkerson

Through song, Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes and U.S. Army Chorus bass-baritone MSG (ret) Kerry Wilkerson will take you on a journey encompassing the eight different Greek definitions of love: agape, pragma, storge, philia, philautia, eros, mania, and ludus.

With a voice described as “clarion and made up of a prism of colors and layers,” Talamantes captivates audiences from the operatic stage to the recital hall with her charisma and versatility. Wilkerson, an “exuberant performer with amber tones,” enjoyed a 29-year career in the military, singing and conducting for world leaders, Supreme Court justices, politicians, and dignitaries of many nations. Come hear this husband-and-wife duo light up the stage!

Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $20

Register: Reservation Request Form

Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King

In Natural Woman, the premier tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, Katie Pinder Brown plays and sings the iconic songs that defined a generation. These are the classic favorites you’ve loved since the ’60s and ’70s, like the groundbreaking megahits conceived in a tiny Times Square cubicle, the timeless tunes you know by heart but never knew King created, and of course, the masterpieces from her record-shattering album Tapestry, the emblem of the singer-songwriter era that solidified her position as a trailblazing woman to watch.

Experience the thrill of being transported back in time by Brown’s raw vocal purity, soulful piano, and genuine audience connection in this polished and emotionally intimate performance of Carole King treasures like I Feel the Earth Move, It’s Too Late, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, and many more.

Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $25

Register: Reservation Request Form

Rastrelli Cello Quartet

The Rastrelli Cello Quartet began working together in 2002 and ever since have devoted themselves to exploring and experiencing the cello’s world of sound. Committed to tradition, but completely uncoupled from the conventional approach, the ensemble has built up a unique and broad repertoire, the likes of which can’t be found anywhere else.

The four Rastrelli cellists only perform music that they themselves love—a matter of absolute conviction when it comes to putting together their programs. The quartet usually treats its audience to a mixture of chamber music works, orchestral classics, and standards of cello literature, as well as popular music, jazz, klezmer, or tango.

Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $22

Register: Reservation Request Form

Good Shot Judy: The Century of Swing

Sound, energy, swagger—all of these arrive onstage with Good Shot Judy. Grounded in the swinging cadence of the Big Band era, this high-energy band boldly ventures wherever whimsy leads them, bringing melodic muscle to every show with one foot in the past and one in the here and now.

The Century of Swing features smooth standards like Beyond the Sea, You Make Me Feel So Young, Fly Me to the Moon, Feeling Good, and all those tunes you know just from growing up in America, songs you can hum along to even if you don’t know the words. But the music itself is only part of the band’s allure; their execution is electric, and it’s that vigor that carries the day. Good Shot Judy is as close as it comes to an intersection between an era’s defining sound and the pleasure of enjoying it the way it was meant to be heard.

Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $28

Register: Reservation Request Form

General Admission

Register using Event Registration.

Cultural Center Chorale

The Cultural Center Chorale consists of volunteer Residents of Willow Valley Communities—your friends and neighbors. These performances feature music for the freshness of spring. While there is no charge for these concerts, you will need a ticket. Reserve yours now to avoid the last-minute rush!

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Willow Valley Webcast

Webcast and On-Demand programming treats music and art lovers to one-of-a-kind experiences around the world, broadcast directly to the Cultural Center Theater.

Tickets are just $5. Register using Event Registration.

Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh— Poets & Lovers

A century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery hosted the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition, Poets & Lovers. This film is a chance to reexamine this iconic artist, exploring his years in the South of France. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealized spaces and symbolic characters. Poets and lovers filled his imagination, and everything he did in the South of France served this new obsession. Made in collaboration with the National Gallery, this film uses Van Gogh’s revealing letters to explore and better understand the most exciting and dramatic period of his life.

Wednesday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore

A master of bel canto, Gaetano Donizetti was one of early 19th century France’s most popular composers. Within the 30 years following its premier in 1832, L’elisir d’amore had been performed in 36 countries and translated into 14 languages, and to this day, it continues to fascinate.

In this production in Baden, Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the Balthasar Neumann Ensemble. Brilliant Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón captures the audience’s hearts with the famous Una furtiva lagrima, an aria sung by his character Nemorino, an admirer of the beautiful and rich Adina (Miah Persson), who snubs the poor farm boy. Also featured is Felice Romani’s libretto, which weaves a tale about fascinating characters typical of commedia dell’arte.

Sung in German with English subtitles.

Wednesday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 44 for full details.

Tugan Sokhiev Conducts Prokofiev & Shostakovich with Behzod Abduraimov

The Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, under the direction of Tugan Sokhiev, brings an electrifying all-Russian afternoon of music. The famed ensemble is joined onstage by the excellent Behzod Abduraimov, who opens the concert with Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 This lively work notably contains a whirling scherzo, whose interpretation requires a remarkable virtuosity. The orchestra follows with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, which premiered after Stalin’s death in 1953, an ironic yet anguished evocation of the fear experienced by those living under the rule of the dictator.

Tuesday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 44 for full details.

Exhibition On Screen: Dawn of Impressionism—Paris 1874

Now the most popular group in art history, the Impressionists were initially scorned, penniless outsiders. The year 1874, however, changed everything. “Hungry for independence,” the first Impressionists broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Their movement was born, and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that groundbreaking show? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? This spectacular Orsay Museum exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press, and people of Paris 1874.

Monday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Aziz

Shokhakimov Conducts Grieg & Sibelius with Alexandre Tharaud & the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra

Under the baton of young maestro Shokhakimov, the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by distinguished pianist Alexandre Tharaud in this program spotlighting the high Romanticism of Nordic composers Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius.

The evening kicks off with Robert Schumann’s overture from Hermann and Dorothea, inspired by a Goethe poem. Next, star soloist Tharaud performs a piece redolent of Norwegian folklore, the ultra-famous Piano Concerto in A Minor by Grieg—a veritable monument of the repertoire, influenced by the work of Schumann. Finally, the orchestra brings the festivities to a close with the sublime First Symphony, a masterpiece of power and finesse that helped establish the international renown of Sibelius, Finland’s best-known composer.

Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Sir Simon Rattle & Leonidas Kavakos in Budapest with the Berlin Philharmonic

Performed in a different European city each year, the incomparable Berlin Philharmonic’s annual Europakonzert commemorates the orchestra’s 1882 founding while celebrating the cultural life of the European community. At the impressive State Opera House in Budapest, the Berlin Philharmonic, under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, performs works by Bartók, Stravinsky, and Berlioz. The soloist for Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 is Leonidas Kavakos, the Greek violinist who has established himself as one of the most soughtafter young virtuosos and appears regularly with leading orchestras and in recital throughout the world.

Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Monday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 44 for full details.

Special Events

Register using Event Registration.

Club, Group & Activity Expo

Willow Valley Communities has something for everyone. Join us for our Club, Group & Activity Expo, and find something to help you achieve a Life Lived Forward! If you are eager to learn all that Willow Valley Communities has to offer Residents in the way of physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual wellness, look no further. This expo will showcase much that is offered here on a regular basis. Attendees can speak to representatives based on their interests and learn more about the missions of each group.

Wednesday, January 15

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level Registration is not necessary.

Sweetheart Dance with By Request

A dance to celebrate with that special someone. Enjoy the night dancing with the band By Request, a local favorite. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be available.

Thursday, February 13

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Cost: $5/per person

Willow Valley Communities Wood Carvers Exposition

Willow Valley Communities Wood Carvers will exhibit some amazing wood art created by this gifted group of Residents and Team Members. Come see one of the oldest arts of humankind. Witness the Wood Carvers’ artistic talent, watch them work at their craft, and view their wood sculptures. You will be intrigued by their different styles, the forms they create, and their use of knives, chisels, wood burners, and other tools.

Monday, March 10

12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level

Registration is not necessary.

Camp Willow

Invite your grandchildren (ages 7–11) to this summer day camp! Willow Valley Team Members serve as camp counselors during this energizing week packed full of fun for everyone, where the memories made are sure to last a lifetime.

The cost of Camp Willow is $250/child, which includes daily activities, a trip, lunches and snacks for the kids, and a few special events for grandparents at a minimal charge. Children must be 7–11 years old by the first day of camp.

By registering online, you are committing your grandchild(ren) to attend. You will receive the necessary paperwork through in-house mail within 14 days of registering. Completed paperwork must be returned by April 4 to attend camp. Any paperwork turned in after that date will incur a $15 fee.

If you are new to the program and would like more information, or have additional questions, please call Jen Rynier at 717.464.6438.

Registration Begins

Monday, February 3 at 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $250

Register: Event Registration > Renaissance > Special Events

Registration deadline is April 4.

Camp Week

Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20

Service of Remembrance

Join the chaplains of Willow Valley Communities in a Service of Remembrance paying tribute to our Residents who passed away in 2024. This special time of remembrance is intended to be a source of comfort and encouragement for all, particularly the loved ones, friends, and neighbors of the members of our community whom we lost last year.

Thursday, January 30

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Registration is not necessary.

Good Friday Service

Observe Good Friday with the chaplains of Willow Valley Communities through the music and hymns of Holy Week and through the Gospel accounts of the Passion of Christ.

Friday, April 18

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Registration is not necessary.

Stephanie Gibson, Acrylics

In her life and art, Stephanie Gibson is driven by stubborn gladness, a determination to find beauty and hope in a challenging world. She works with acrylic paint, which dries quickly, allowing her to experiment with thick and thin applications. By building layers of color, she creates visual texture that often mimics the surface of timeworn objects.

The history of layers and visual texture in her work is connected to her experience of living in a house built by her great-grandparents. She paints in the room where her great-grandmother quilted. She cuts flowers from the same garden tended by her grandparents and her father. These connections to the past remind Stephanie to notice mundane beauty: the color of the hickory leaves in the fall, the sound of an owl, the shape of a cloud against a perfect blue sky.

In May 2024, Stephanie and a friend opened a gallery in Lancaster, Third Story, which opens new exhibits every two months featuring emerging and established regional artists.

StephanieGibsonArt.com

January 6 – February 12

Kim Smith, Oils

The fluid, buttery richness of oil paint is something that Kim Smith finds to be nothing short of magical. With clean colors and intentional brushstrokes, her paintings are bright and inviting, designed to inspire a sense of calm and joy. Her Impressionistic style creates pieces that invite the eye to dance across the canvas. Her goal is simple yet profound: to bring beauty into the world, one painting at a time.

A Lancaster County native, Kim has always had art in her heart. After earning her BFA in communication design from Kutztown University, she built a successful 30-year career as an owner of TCG Design in East Petersburg. Even though it was a creative business, something was missing. When her children became more independent, she turned to her true passion: painting. Rising before dawn each day to paint, Kim balances her art practice with a busy life, teaching oil painting workshops locally and internationally and exhibiting her work at outdoor shows and local galleries.

KimMyersSmith.com

February 12 – March 26

Sarah Baptist, Oils

The character and essence of city streets, alleys, and urban vignettes capture Sarah Baptist’s attention when she looks for subjects to paint. She sees rhythms and designs in the urban landscape, the spaces we live and travel in every day, and she believes her paintings reflect the lives we live as well: paths traveled, choices made, scars and dents we all acquire as we travel our own journeys.

A self-taught artist, Sarah enjoys plein air painting—the challenge of being on location, responding and reacting to the scene, light, color, and atmosphere. She recently started using her plein air work, and photos taken while out painting, to create larger urban landscapes and abstract paintings in her home studio.

Sarah has been a full-time artist for 10 years. Previously, she was a scenic artist, painting for theater and opera companies and doing freelance work from Wisconsin to Maine before finally landing in the Delaware/Philadelphia area. She has won numerous awards for her plein air painting, and her work has also appeared in PleinAir Magazine.

SarahBaptistArt.com March 26 – May 1

Art Classes

All classes are held in the Cultural Center Art Studio. Register using Event Registration.

Open Studio Hours

The Cultural Center Art Studio is available during non-class hours for anyone wishing to work on individual projects, or to arrange small groups. For more information, call 717.464.6438.

Class Cancellation Policy

Please cancel prior to the start of the class. Those registered who do not attend the session and do not cancel will be charged. An exception will be made for illness, but students must call the Events Coordinator to cancel: 717.464.6438.

Mixed-Media Open Studio

Work at your own pace, in your own medium, with guidance from the instructor. Beginner or advanced levels are welcome. Instructor has experience working with acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, and drawing. Work from photos you bring or a still-life provided by the instructor.

Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

January 7, 8, 14, 15

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

February 4, 5, 11, 12

Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

March 4, 5, 11, 12

Session 4: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

April 15, 16, 22, 23

Session 5: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

May 6, 7, 13, 14

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $55/4 sessions (Bring your own supplies.)

Beginner Acrylic Boot Camp

Snowflake Quilling Workshop

These delightful quilled snowflakes add a touch of warmth to the chill of winter. They are so easy and fun to make. You will get supplies to make two or three snowflakes.

Thursday, January 16

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $32 (supplies included)

This four-day course will focus on acrylic painting techniques, as well as concepts such as basic composition and lighting. Everything will be taught step-by-step, and each class will build on what was taught the days before.

Day 1: Learn about your supplies, color mixing, and brush techniques. Create a small monochromatic painting.

Day 2: Create a monochromatic landscape with focus on shading and perspective.

Day 3: Apply full color to your landscape, emphasizing different brushstrokes and techniques using unconventional tools.

Day 4: Create a step-by-step final painting infusing all you have learned and adding your own creativity.

This is a great course for beginners and artists who already know how to paint but want to experiment with acrylics. All supplies are included for use in class. The instructor can provide suggestions if you would like to purchase your own supplies after the class.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

January 21, 22, 23, 24

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $80 (supplies available for use)

Glass Icicle Ornaments

An introduction to glassblowing where you will explore the world of glass! Students will make their own one-of-a-kind glass icicles in this fun workshop. Come knowing nothing; leave with lots of knowledge and your own creations. No experience required.

Tuesday, January 28

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Michael Peluso, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $75 (supplies included)

Early to Advanced Beginner

Acrylic Class

Designed with the beginner in mind, but a beginner that already has some painting experience and wants to learn more. The instructor will teach early painting skills that go beyond the basics, including shading, blending, texture, and perspective. Paint from a still-life created by the instructor.

Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $75/4 sessions (supplies available for use)

Winter-Themed Gelatin Printing

Gelli printing is a form of monoprinting in which acrylic paints are applied to flexible plates of gelatin using a brayer. In this winter-themed workshop, participants will use stencil designs and stamps to mask out areas of the painted gelli plate. Prints are applied to cover a notebook and mini journal. These make beautiful gifts!

Thursday, January 30

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Art Instructor

Cost: $50 (supplies included)

Intermediate Drawing Class

Put your basic drawing techniques to work in this intermediate drawing class highlighting flora, fur, and feathers. After learning the basics of the subject each week, you will complete a full drawing using all the techniques you’ve learned.

Week 1: Learn to draw trees, flowers, and leaves, and how to place and use flora in a full drawing.

Week 2: Learn to draw realistic textured fur on a variety of wildlife.

Week 3: Learn to draw realistic feathers on a variety of birds.

Week 4: Create a full wildlife/landscape drawing.

Fridays, February 7, 14, 28; March 7 (no class February 21)

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $75/4 sessions (supplies included)

Advanced Beginner Watercolor Class

Whether you’re beginning to paint in watercolor or “beginning again,” this class is for you! The instructor will teach and demonstrate watercolor skills, including brush handling, painting various washes, mixing colors using a double primary palette, and creating textures. You will practice everything and use your new skills in a simple watercolor scene each week. Bring any supplies you have, or use the supplies that are provided for you to use in class. Enjoy learning new things, painting with other people, and creating beautiful watercolor paintings!

Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $86 (supplies included)

Intro to Hand Lettering

Water Goblet Glass Painting

Create a beautiful painted flower on a water goblet with step-by-step instructions. You choose the colors and learn the techniques of applying enamel paints on glass for a lasting keepsake. Glass is hand-wash only. Instructions on curing it for permanent use are provided.

Tuesday, February 18

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Art Instructor

Cost: $40 (supplies included)

Extra-glass fee: $5

Learn the basics of hand lettering, the art of creating your own fancy handwriting. During this workshop for beginners, you will learn how to draw stylized letters and numbers, practice typography script with markers and brush pens, and use what you’ve learned to create a home décor project lettered and embellished to your tastes. All supplies will be included. All you need to bring is an open mind, a smile, and maybe a friend!

Wednesday, February 19

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Katie Erney, Art Instructor

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Zentangle in a Heart

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step pen-andink process that anyone can do. Learn some new tangles and create these beautiful designs simply. Beginners are encouraged. Join us and prepare to be inspired!

Tuesday, February 25

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Needle Felted Bunny in a Flowerpot

Craft an adorable needle felted bunny in a flowerpot that will become a cherished decoration for years to come. In this fun-filled workshop, you’ll learn a new skill and leave with a delightful handmade creation. No prior experience is required. All supplies are provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.

Thursday, February 27

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $50 (supplies included)

Zentangle with Color

Experience the fun process of tissue paper transfer and learn more tangles. No artistic talent required. Calm your mind and let your inner artist out to play.

Tuesday, March 11

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Zentangle Whimsy

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step method of drawing with a pen. Come have some fun with these whimsical designs.

Tuesday, March 18

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Paint Like a Master: Bouquet of Flowers

Learn to paint like a master artist! Using acrylic paints, you’ll create your very own masterpiece on a 16" x 20" canvas. It’s easy and fun, and no prior experience is required. All materials are included, so you can relax, enjoy a therapeutic journey of creative expression, and embrace the rewarding process of making art!

Friday, March 21

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Professional Artist

Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Illuminated Letter Fraktur

Learn how to use pen and ink to create an elaborate letter in the Fraktur style of the late 1700s. Watercolor sets in traditional Fraktur colors will be available to use in this workshop, or you can bring your own watercolors, colored pencils, or other medium to add color to your finished ink Fraktur.

Tuesday, March 25

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Emily Smucker-Beidler, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $75 (supplies included)

Alcohol Ink Scarf Workshop

In this workshop, design and create a beautiful 11" x 60" silk scarf using alcohol inks. Your completed design will be ready for you to take home the same day and will make a stunning addition to your wardrobe.

Tuesday, April 1

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Watercolor Egg Workshop

Use watercolor pencils and paints to create a set of four pretty eggs, nice to take home or give as gifts. They are nonbreakable and feel and look like real eggs! You do not need to have any painting experience, and all materials are available for you to use in class. If you would like to paint more than four eggs, they can be purchased from the instructor for $1 each.

Thursday, April 3

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Negative Space Painting

Basic Drawing Class

A great class for beginners or a wonderful refresher for those who have drawn before. Learn drawing techniques such as shading, blending, proportion, and one- and two-point perspective. These techniques will help convey depth, contrast, and texture in your drawings.

Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $75/4 sessions (supplies included)

Negative space paintings focus on the areas around the subject rather than the subject itself. Learn how to blend acrylic paints on an 11" x 14" canvas, then create a subject by using stencils provided or by drawing your own designs. Paint the negative spaces with white or a contrasting color of your choice.

Wednesday, April 9

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Art Instructor

$35 (supplies included)

Watercolor Iris Workshop

Learn the process of using quality watercolor materials to paint this beautiful iris. The instructor will take you through each step, and once completed, your painting can be used for a seasonal card. The reference photo and supplies will be available for you to use during class. A mat will be available at an additional charge. This is a fun way to learn new things, paint with other people, and create something beautiful!

Thursday, April 17

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $28 (supplies included)

3-Day Watercolor Workshop: Benoni Street Garden

Enjoy painting this shady garden on Benoni Street in Oxford, Maryland. Just looking at it makes you want to curl up in the chair with a good book. The instructor will guide you step-by-step, demonstrating how to mix various greens and use transparent and opaque pigments. A photo reference and a sketch to be put onto your watercolor paper will be provided. Bring your own supplies, or use the ones available in class. Have fun learning new watercolor skills, painting with others, and creating this beautiful painting! This workshop is for artists with watercolor painting experience.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, April 30; May 1, 2 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $77 (supplies included)

Mixed-Media Fun

Dive into a captivating collage project! You’ll paint a stunning acrylic background on an 11" x 14" canvas board, then add vibrant tissue paper to create beautiful dimensional poppies and stems. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

Wednesday, March 5

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Professional Aritst

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Lunch & Learn

Each session begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Cultural Center Theater, with a lecture followed by a question-and-answer session, then lunch in the Ballroom. Each session is $12, billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

The Other Vietnam: 2,000 Years of History & Culture

The Vietnam War looms large in the American psyche. But to the Vietnamese people, it represents just one episode in 2,000 years of dramatic history. This program explores the highlights, from the rebellious Trung sisters of the first century, through the splendors of the imperial court, to the trauma of the French and American wars, and the spirit of national revival that followed. Long dominated by China and other foreign powers, Vietnam today is charting a distinctive path blending communist governance with free-market economics.

Tuesday, February 4

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired

The Power Behind the Throne: First Ladies of the United States

On Presidents’ Day, we honor and salute the office of the president of the United States. Most people are aware of the succession of the 46 presidents and the legacies they have left on American history, but unfortunately, the contributions of their supportive wives are largely unknown or forgotten. In this presentation, we will shine the spotlight on first ladies, from Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, highlighting the personal qualities and talents that have given their positions a special place in history.

Thursday, February 20

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Paul Is Dead! (Is He?)

In the late 1960s, a rumor began circulating that Paul McCartney had died tragically in a car crash in 1966 and had been replaced with a lookalike. How did these rumors begin? Who was the imposter? What clues did The Beatles leave for their fans? Was Paul really dead? Learn more about this amazing story and decide for yourself!

Tuesday, March 11

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, Student Success Coach, HACC

100 Notable U.S. Landmarks

The United States is a rich, wonderful country filled with treasures and adventure. Time magazine recently published a list of 100 must-see landmarks, including fascinating points of interest like Ryman Auditorium (Tennessee), Wrigley Field (Illinois), the USS Constitution (Massachusetts), and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Colorado). Come hear the complete list accompanied by stories and video.

Thursday, April 3

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes

Bette Davis Eyes spent nine weeks at No. 1 and won Song of the Year at the 1982 Grammys. The focus of this lecture is the woman who inspired it. One of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, Davis is known for playing unsympathetic characters in crime melodramas, historical and period films, and more. Over six decades, she won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute and was the first person to receive 10 Oscar nominations, winning two. Come learn more about the strong, independent Bette Davis, who inspired filmmakers and other actors alike.

Wednesday, May 7

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Movies That Inspire

This lecture/film series explores some of Hollywood’s top movies of all time. Begin with an overview of the movie, cast, and trivia, then enjoy the film with lunch afterward. All sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Theater and conclude with lunch in the Ballroom. The cost of $12 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

Movie: Wicked

On August 10, 1939, the movie The Wizard of Oz premiered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Based on the book by L. Frank Baum, it was met with great enthusiasm and has since become a classic film. The story centers on Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl swept away by a cyclone to the magical world of Oz. There, she learns that she cannot return home until she destroys the Wicked Witch of the West.

Based on this famous film, the 2024 movie Wicked provides a new dimension to the story. The Wicked Witch of the West is now the focal point, giving an entirely new perspective to the green-skinned character. The tale begins before Dorothy’s arrival in Oz, with two girls, Elphaba and Glinda, attending Shiz University and establishing a cordial friendship. However, this ultimately results in a rivalry, with Elphaba becoming the Wicked Witch and Glinda becoming the Good Witch.

Come enjoy this outstanding musical production, referred to by critics as an Oscar-worthy masterpiece.

The film is 2 hours, 40 minutes long. There will be a break for lunch, after which you will return to see the rest of the film.

Thursday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Life of the Mind

Socrates Café

The purpose of Socrates Café is to bring together Residents who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in a roundtable setting. The group focuses on a new topic each month, and all participants have a chance to share their ideas. Everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a student— we all have thoughts to offer. Together we can contribute to building a deeper understanding of some of life’s tougher questions.

Looking forward to sharing a community that supports “the examined life”? Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Education Room on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary.

Games

“The intention behind the high difficulty of the games I direct is to evoke a feeling of joy and accomplishment in the player when they overcome these challenges.” — Hidetaka Miyazaki

What benefits are derived from individual and social games? Why are we drawn toward games?

Monday, January 13

Humility

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” — Rick Warren

How do you define humility? How does it serve you in your life?

Monday, February 10

“We are concerned with how to think, not what to think, how to keep our minds active and fully functioning throughout our lives.”

— Kay Vandergrift

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

— Albert Einstein

“Wisdom begins in wonder.”

— Socrates

Addiction

“Unfortunately, with addiction, there’s manipulation and deception.” — Jeremy Camp

How do we rise from addiction in a way that is successful and permanent?

Monday, March 10

Adornment

“Personal adornment is the only cultural form that everybody in the world takes part in.” — A. A. Gill

What is the purpose of adornment?

Monday, April 14

Emotions

“An emotion is the psychosomatic form in which man experiences his estimate of the beneficial or harmful relationship of some aspect of reality to himself.”

— Nathaniel Branden

How do our emotions affect our choices?

Monday, May 12

Great Decisions

At Great Decisions, we discuss and debate current world issues. These discussions are supported by materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. A background book may be ordered from the association’s website, and a DVD concerning the topic will be shown at each meeting. The coordinators invite Residents of all Willow Valley Communities to attend and expand their understanding of important issues that impact our world.

Great Decisions will meet at 2:00 p.m. in Spring Run Auditorium on the second Tuesday of each month. Registration is not necessary.

U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

Under President Biden, the U.S. has advanced new ideas about trade, technology, industrial policy, competition with China, and the organization of the world economy. For most of the postwar era, its global leadership has been tied to cooperative agendas aimed at creating a more open world trading system, but that has apparently come to an end. What are America’s options and opportunities as a leader of the world economy? How will its “foreign policy for the middle class” and strategic competition with China impact its leadership role? How can the postwar rules and institutions of the world economy be made safe for economic nationalism and great power competition?

Tuesday, February 11

U.S.-China Relations

Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?

Tuesday, March 11

International Cooperation on Climate Change

The Paris Agreement created a framework for negotiations on climate change and global warming. Since then, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this growing global crisis. What is the future of these efforts? What have they yielded? What is the U.S.’s role in fostering cooperation? In a divided country, what are the possible futures for American policy leadership?

Tuesday, April 8

The Future of NATO & European Security

European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and with Congress failing to pass supplemental military support for Ukraine, the U.S.’s role as leader of NATO and provider of security is being questioned. What are Europe’s options? How might developments in the U.S. and Ukraine impact its choices? What stakes does the U.S. have in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas?

Tuesday, May 13

One Day University

One Day University handpicks professors from the world’s top schools to present their best lectures on history, psychology, politics, art, foreign affairs, literature, music, philosophy, film, and more. These recorded streaming events are designed to inform and inspire “students for a day,” intellectually curious people who believe that learning is a fun, rewarding lifelong process.

All events take place in the Cultural Center Theater. The cost of $5 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

Past Futures: 100 Years of Looking Forward

Americans have long envisioned their future, but often those visions were (and are) influenced by the times in which they appeared. Drawing on a wide array of material from the turn of the 20th century forward—including books like Last Days of the Republic, On the Beach, and The Manchurian Candidate; movies like Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Day After, and I, Robot; TV shows like The Jetsons, Star Trek, and The Six Million Dollar Man; and scenes from the Army-McCarthy hearings—this class will demonstrate that when looking to tomorrow and beyond, Americans have not been able to escape their present.

Presented by: Scott Kaufman Francis Marion University

Kaufman is a Board of Trustees Research Scholar and chair of the Department of History at Francis Marion University. He is also the author, co-author, or editor of 12 books on American military, diplomatic, and presidential history, including several about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.

Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 4 minutes

President Ike: The Legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower

In 2017, and again in 2021, the influential C-Span ranking of U.S. presidents had some surprising news: According to the hundreds of historians polled, Dwight D. Eisenhower ranked as our fifth best president, right next to Lincoln, Washington, and Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt. For decades, he was considered a do-nothing president who played a lot of golf and presided over the boom years of the 1950s. What changed?

Partly, it’s his moderation—in our polarized era, a moderate Republican president now seems attractive. Partly, it’s his reputation for public service and integrity—he gave his entire life to public service as an army officer, a university leader, and president. But it’s also because of the real results he achieved in office. He wound down the Korean War, affirmed the New Deal, fought the demagoguery of Joe McCarthy, and advanced civil rights for African Americans. He also warned us of the dangers of the “military-industrial complex.” This lecture will assess Ike’s legacy and the example he offers for today.

Presented by:

William Hitchcock University

of Virginia

Hitchcock is the James Madison Professor of History in the Department of History at the University of Virginia. He studied at Kenyon College and Yale University and has written numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s and The Bitter Road to Freedom: A New History of the Liberation of Europe.

Friday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 4 minutes

The Universal Timekeeper: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom

By using the basic building blocks of matter as imperturbable little clocks, we are now able to reconstruct in quantitative detail a remarkable range of human and natural events. From the discovery of art forgeries and the dating of prehistoric archeological drawings, to a detailed history of the human diet and Earth’s climate, to the events surrounding the death of the dinosaurs, the origin of the solar system, and the history of the universe itself, the universal timekeepers provide a precise chronology from the beginning of time to the moment humans emerged to contemplate such questions.

Presented by: David Helfand Columbia University

Helfand has been a professor of astronomy at Columbia University for 47 years, where he was chair of the Astronomy Department for two decades. He also served as president of the American Astronomical Society and of Quest University Canada and is currently chair of the American Institute of Physics.

Monday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 8 minutes

Ancient Egypt’s King Tut: Understanding Our Obsession

In 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered a nearly intact tomb. The golden treasures inside—the inner coffin is 269 pounds of solid gold— have obsessed us ever since, firmly sealing the young King Tut as the most famous of Egyptian kings. But why is Tutankhamun always the first pharaoh to come to mind when we think of ancient Egypt? Is it just because of those golden objects? Or also because his tomb brings up questions of our own connections to death, our understanding of race, and our deep fascination with celebrity? Tutankhamun’s place in our modern zeitgeist arguably says more about us than it does about the ancient Egyptians.

Presented by:

Kara Cooney

University of California, Los Angeles

Cooney is a professor of Egyptology at University of California, Los Angeles and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. In 2005, she co-curated the exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Cooney also produced a comparative archaeology television series, Out of Egypt, which aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009.

Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 14 minutes

Marilyn Monroe: The 60 -Year Itch

On August 4, 1962, a movie star died tragically, an event sadly not uncommon in Hollywood history. Yet Marilyn Monroe’s untimely passing at 36 was worthy of the international headlines it received. It shocked a world that had known her through movies, interviews, photographs, and scandalous headlines—a world that had already made her an icon. The end of her life was the start of her journey into myth: her status as a symbol of both the American Dream come true and the American Dream gone horribly wrong.

In this lecture, originally given on the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death (August 4, 2022), cultural historian Amanda Hallay discusses the evolution of the actress’s legend, and why we seem unable to truly say goodbye to Norma Jean.

Presented by: Amanda Hallay LIM College

Hallay is a professor of fashion and cultural history at LIM College, as well as a consultant for the movie, TV, and gaming industries and the Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile. She previously held fashion editorial roles with Couture, Men Mode, and International Textiles magazines.

Wednesday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour

A Brief History of Cookbooks & Recipes

Today, we take it for granted that recipes should be easy to follow, teach us technique, and produce exceptional results. But cookbooks have evolved over the past 1,000 years, and their intentions and meanings have changed over time. Explore the first written recipes on cuneiform tablets, the visceral delights of eating in the ancient Muslim world, the first cookbook written by an East Asian woman, the legacy of Black cookbook writers in America, the Queer activism cookbooks of the 20th century, and everything in between.

Presented by: Sarah Lohman

Culinary Historian

Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling books Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine and Endangered Eating: Exploring America’s Vanishing Cuisine. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, as well as on the Cooking Channel and All Things Considered.

Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Life Reflections

Life Reflections is a series in which presenters share stories about an unusual event, an exciting vacation, a place they lived or visited, a career, or a favorite hobby or pastime. There is no charge to attend, but you must register using Event Registration.

Travel Adventures

What would you have done if you were traveling abroad— independently—in the 1980s and everything you brought with you for three weeks was stolen from your rental car’s trunk? Jean and Ed Mitchell discovered a common passion when they met in college: their love of exploration and travel. Together, they’ve toured all 50 states, seven continents, and more than 75 countries. They’ll share some of their adventures, heartwarming people stories, and how they’ve coped with mishaps along the way.

Tuesday, March 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Ed & Jean Mitchell, Spring Run Residents

A Tap Dancer’s Story

Carol’s passion for dance started at a young age. Hear interesting stories of her early life that led her to become the owner and artistic director of Carol’s Academy of Dance in Lancaster for 34 years. In 2004, Willow Valley contacted her to start a tap class. What started with just three dancers has grown to more than 50 tappers over the years. Carol now resides in the Manor and still teaches tap classes. As director and choreographer of the Willow Valley Tappers, she looks forward to sharing her story of teaching tap and dance.

Thursday, March 27

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Carol Still, Manor Resident

From Marine Corps to Extraordinary Career

Why would any woman take on the challenge of serving our country in the U.S. Armed Forces and as a civilian government official for more than 40 years? Come hear the story of one.

Karen Laino Giannuzzi, Captain USN and a senior executive in the Department of Defense, now retired, will talk about entering the Marine Corps at a time when it had fewer than 200 female officers, as well as a separate chain of command and restricted specialties for women. She remained in the Corps for 10 years, becoming the first Electronic Warfare / Signals Intelligence Officer and helping to break down barriers so that women could do some of the extraordinary work you see today. Looking back on more than four decades in the government, Karen will share the challenges she faced, as well as stories of living in “a man’s world” and thriving with humor, leadership, and a great respect for all those who touched her life.

Tuesday, April 22

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Karen Laino Giannuzzi, Garden Apartments Resident

50 Years in the

Airline Industry

In the press, we read about periodic incidents in the airline industry that lead some to express concerns about the safety of flying. Calling upon his longtime knowledge and experience as a commercial pilot and technical expert, Dave will share his story of working in the airline industry and talk about the extensive training that he and other pilots have had in order to become certified. You’ll learn about the care and checks the industry puts in place for constructing and maintaining airplanes, and that they are extremely safe.

Tuesday, April 15

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dave Jacoby, North Resident

Education Classes

Register using Event Registration.

The Olympic Games: Ancient to Modern

It’s a safe bet that many of you have watched Olympic games telecasts. Did you know that the first-ever Olympics in 776 BCE were held in Greece on the plains of Olympia, thus the name, to honor Zeus? These sessions will touch on the Olympic games’ origins, but the focus will be mainly on the modern Olympics. We’ll review how they were revived in 1896 (when women were not allowed to compete and no medals were awarded) and discuss Olympic events ranging from mainstream sports to a variety of odd, short-lived competitions (e.g., distance plunging, hurling, two-handed shot put, and the swimming obstacle race). Along the way, we’ll revisit Olympic highlights (and lowlights) across the years, as well as interesting vignettes about various athletes, awards, and venues.

Mondays, January 20, 27

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge

The 1896 Olympics

Beginner or Refresher Bridge Class

There are lots of bridge games being played around Willow Valley. If you do not know how to play and want to learn, this eight-week class is for you. This program is also great for folks who have not played in years and would like a refresher course.

Wednesdays, January 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Activity Room (February 19 & March 12 class in Cultural Center Education Room)

Instructor: Barry Degler, North Resident

Cost: $5/8 sessions

Taxi!

On September 12, 1978, the sitcom Taxi premiered on ABC and continued weekly until 1982. Centered on a group of New York City cab drivers and their abusive dispatcher, the show gave an inside view of their daily challenges working the night shift. The characters—including Alex (Judd Hirsch), Bobby (Jeff Conaway), Elaine (Marilu Henner), Tony (Tony Danza), Louie (Danny DeVito), and Latka (Andy Kaufman)—ranged from a professional driver to a boxer, a single mother, a struggling actor, and an aging hippie minister driving temporarily. Taxi used humor to address subjects such as drug addiction, grief, single parenthood, divorce, blindness, obesity, homosexuality, racism, and nuclear war. Revisit the gang at the Sunshine Cab Company in Manhattan, where comedy was the order of the day.

Tuesday, January 28

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

Facebook 101

Whether you’re new to Facebook or a frequent user, there’s always something new to discover. We’ll begin with the basics: how to create your account and set up your profile. More advanced topics will include sharing photos, tagging friends, messaging, and account security. Half of the class time will be used for individualized attention, so please bring your questions and your device.

Thursday, January 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist

Cost: No charge

The Man in Black: Johnny Cash

John R. Cash grew up in Arkansas developing his love for music. Later signed by Sun Records, he was known for his signature deep-bass voice and his backup band, The Tennessee Three. From Folsom Prison Blues to I Walk the Line, Cash became a legend in the music industry. Learn about his life, his relationship with June Carter, and the challenges he faced throughout his life.

Friday, January 31

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, Student Success Coach, HACC

Cost: $5

Johnny Cash

Pre-Webcast Talks

How are we to make sense of classical music and opera? It comes in so many forms, styles, colors, languages, traditions, and nationalities, it can be difficult to understand all its facets. These talks will help you better understand the emotional messages conveyed through the music and opera.

How to Enjoy Opera

In opera, there is a story, as opposed to a symphony or chamber music, which does not have a story to explain its meaning. But opera is often sung in a language foreign to the audience and staged in different times and settings than its original story. A cursory understanding of the original story usually overcomes these issues.

In this pre-webcast lecture, the comic story L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) will be outlined in a series of video clips and incidental tidbits about the composer and the opera’s origin. This talk is intended for everyone, whether or not you plan to attend the corresponding webcast (see pg. 12). If you have never attended an opera webcast, come to this preview! You’ll see why this humorous Donizetti work continues to be performed in dozens of opera houses each year.

Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Warren Herbst, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Wednesday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m.

See pg. 12 for full details.

How to Listen to Classical Music

In these pre-webcast lectures, you will be offered ideas on how to listen to classical music, including what to listen to and what to watch for as you prepare for the corresponding webcasts (see pgs. 13 and 14). We’ll also consider what messages these symphonies might be trying to convey and what performance challenges the musicians face. These talks are intended for everyone, whether or not you plan to attend the webcasts. If you have never attended a webcast, come to one of these sessions and then attend the corresponding webcast. You’ll begin to listen in a whole new way!

Tugan Sokhiev Conducts Prokofiev & Shostakovich with Behzod Abduraimov

Pre-Webcast Talk

Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Tuesday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

See pg. 13 for full details.

Sir Simon Rattle & Leonidas Kavakos in Budapest with the Berlin Philharmonic

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m.

See pg. 14 for full details.

Secure & Succeed: ENB Experts’ Strategies for Safeguarding Your Assets

Join Ephrata National Bank’s Don Doolittle and Holly McGloshen for an educational and informative presentation. As VP, Director of Financial Crimes, Holly will provide key insights on identifying and avoiding financial scams targeting seniors. Don will share his expertise as VP, Fiduciary Business Development Manager, explaining the crucial details of account titling to protect your estate and minimize taxes. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from ENB’s top specialists! Equip yourself with valuable knowledge to secure your financial future and ensure peace of mind.

Thursday, February 6

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Donald Doolittle, VP, Fiduciary Business Development Manager & Holly McGloshen, VP, Director of Financial Crimes, Ephrata National Bank

Cost: No charge

Around the House (Again)

This wide-ranging look at items found around the house goes from aching feet to football, and from cosmetics to cough drops. Come to learn more about William “Billy” Scholl, marketer par excellence, and his foot care gimmicks and gadgets; also, Rutgers vs. Princeton, and THE DUKE Find out additional information about Mary Kay and then regarding the Smith Brothers.

Monday, February 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College

Cost: No charge

The Island Sounds of Jimmy Buffett

The legend of Margaritaville began on Christmas Day 1946, when Jimmy Buffett was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. During his youth, he mastered the guitar, ukulele, and trombone, then later developed his “Island Escape” style of music and living. His fans followed suit, earning the label “Parrotheads” as Hawaiian shirts, beach balls, life-sized plastic sharks, and giant inflatable parrots became popular among his concertgoers.

Over his lifetime, Buffett sold over 20 million records worldwide, making him one of the bestselling music artists of all time. Combined with business ventures such as restaurants, hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities, he was also one of the richest, with a net worth over $1 billion. Come learn more about the life and music of Jimmy Buffett, who was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

Wednesday, February 12

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Champions of Breakfast

Remember the advertising slogan “Breakfast of Champions” used to promote a certain cereal? Studies show that 25% of Americans skip breakfast daily, most of them Gen Xers who “don’t feel hungry” or “don’t have time.” The reverse is true for most folks reading this— more than 90% of those age 60 or older do eat breakfast.

This presentation, however, is not about skipping breakfast. Rather, it considers foods that people eat at breakfast. In this session, we will shift that slogan a bit to consider the origins of foods that might be labeled “Champions of Breakfast.” Some are healthful; others are not but remain favorites nevertheless. We’ll start with peaches and bananas, move on to starches like doughnuts and waffles, and finish with Tang, a sugary breakfast drink.

Monday, February 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College

Cost: No charge

Extraordinary Men, All Titans in the Field of Sculpture

A Frenchman, an American, and an Englishman all saw the world through singular perspectives. All fashioned landmark creations that forever rocked the world of three-dimensional design. Learn about their intriguing lives and the enduring contributions each made to their field—and to the history of art for all time. In addition to this series, learn more about the master of all masters of sculpture, Michelangelo, and his famous work The Pietà (the Virgin mourning the death of Christ) during the Easter season. See pg. 57 for full details.

Tuesdays, February 11, 18, 25

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum

Cost: $10/3 sessions

The Father of Modern Sculpture: Auguste Rodin

The Thinker by Frenchman Auguste Rodin is well-known around the world. In fact, the sculpture is so famous it is widely used in parodies that reflect a variety of human activities. However, what is the work really about? The Kiss is equally well-known. Everyone knows about kissing, but The Kiss stands quite alone on its own pedestal. The Burghers of Calais portrays a heartbreaking true story of the doomed lives of the six men sculpted. Visually walk around Rodin’s creations with me to better realize what fascinating interpretations they all are.

In this first of a series on sculptors, learn why Rodin is the undisputable father of modern sculpture. You will not only understand and appreciate Rodin and his many works but also gain a surer awareness of how to look at and appreciate all three-dimensional design sculpture.

Tuesday, February 11

The Burghers of Calais

The Kiss

The Thinker

The Monumental Henry Moore

Alexander Calder Brings Joy to the Universe

American sculptor Alexander “Sandy” Calder always carried wire and pliers in his pocket so he could “sketch” in his favorite material, literally drawing with wire in midair. He also loved to make objects that moved. He invented the mobile, a type of art that relies on careful weighting to achieve balance and suspension in the air. Mobiles move with air currents because they lack the traditional base that anchors a sculpture to the floor.

Using the universe as his guide, Calder became an international sensation with his imaginative constructions, including mobiles, stabiles, and painting designs. He conceived of sculpture as an experiment in space and motion. And, he loved to interpret animals, birds, and fish with wires and pieces of glass and/or metal. His art suggests the elemental systems that animate life itself and bring joy to everyone.

Tuesday, February 18

Like the American Abstract Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock, who only numbered his paintings, British sculptor Henry Moore thought specifically naming his creations hindered a viewer’s interpretation. So, many of his sculptures have the same names, like Reclining Figure or Family Group

Moore spent his childhood wandering the English countryside, marveling at and intrigued by stones and shells and chunks of wood he found. He envisioned rocks as figures and, in his adult years, returned to those thoughts as he created amazing works in stone, metal, and wood that looked as though they were part of nature rather than made by the hands of a man. At his death in 1968, Henry Spencer Moore was considered the world’s most successful sculptural artist. Come learn about him and about seeing your own world in more fascinating ways.

Tuesday, February 25

Reclining Figure

Chat-Mobile (Cat Mobile)

Gull

Arts in the Morning

“Arts in the Morning” is a new program that brings new meaning to displays of visual art, writings inspired by these pieces of art, and readings by individual writers. The art could be paintings, drawings, photographs, or sculpture—all created by Residents. The writers will be inspired to create a poem or a short story, fiction or nonfiction. The artist will have a chance to describe the motivation for her or his art. This will be an opportunity to showcase the talents of just a few of the passions and proficiencies of our Residents.

Mondays, February 24; March 31

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: WVC Artistic Community (artists, musicians, photographers, writers)

Cost: No charge

An Informal History of Rock & Roll: Part 2, Mid-1960s–1980

Part 2 is worth taking even if you did not enroll in Part 1! It begins with the Motown sound, the soulful artists of Stax Records in Memphis, Atlantic Records, the New York and Philly soul sound, and “white blueeyed soul.” Then we’ll hear and watch folk rock go electric, psychedelic rock emerge, and both male and female singer-songwriters explode into a dominant genre. Rock morphs into blues rock, country rock, progressive rock, Southern rock, jazz rock, and many other forms as the sounds feed and blend into one another. The course concludes with the emergence of Bruce Springsteen in the mid-’70s and a look at Michael Jackson in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

Wednesdays, February 19, 26; March 5, 19, 26 (no class March 12)

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Roger Godin, Former Franklin & Marshall College Dean & Professor

Cost: $13/5 sessions

Sprechen Sie Deutsch I

Learning German is a fun way to stimulate brain function while enhancing your communication skills. This class is designed for beginners and will cover how to study a foreign language, vocabulary, rudimentary expressions, and syntax.

Wednesdays, February 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident

Cost: $5/6 sessions

Sprechen Sie Deutsch III

This intermediate class is designed for those who already have a good foundation in German. Following a short review, we shall expand our vocabulary and delve more closely into German cases and verb structures.

Wednesdays, February 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident

Cost: $5/6 sessions

Words or Music

Have you ever wondered why some people like one form of the performing arts (ballet, opera, symphony, theater) but don’t care for others? This presentation will briefly talk about the history of the four major performing arts using a single timeline, as well as discuss the interrelationships among the forms to discover the reasons for people’s preferences. Several video clips, including humorous ones, will be used to illustrate the points being made.

Tuesday, March 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Warren Herbst, Gables Resident Cost: No charge

Meet Lady Liberty: The Story Behind an American Icon

Inspired by French ideals of revolutionary freedom, the Statue of Liberty has come to embody the essence of American hope and opportunity. This program tells the fascinating story of the statue’s creation, its life, and its enduring cultural relevance. From the time of her dedication in 1886, Lady Liberty has stood tall despite a host of indignities: political apathy, terrorist threat, commercial exploitation, and structural fatigue. Newly refurbished and accessible, she continues to bear majestic witness to the meaning of her name: Liberty Enlightening the World.

Tuesday, March 4

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired Cost: $5

A New Look at Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been called “The Great American Novel.” It centers on 14-year-old Huckleberry Finn, a boy who lives the life of a vagabond. During his adventures, he befriends a Black slave, Jim, whom he helps to attain freedom.

In 2024, a wonderful new book by Percival Everett was published, James. It approaches the story of Huckleberry Finn from a new perspective, that of the character Jim. When he learns he is to be sold to a man in New Orleans, he runs away. He meets Huckleberry Finn in the process, and thus begins a dangerous adventure down the Mississippi River. James shines a new light on Jim, highlighting his intelligence and compassion as never before. Come and hear more about Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn, and the new book that gives extra depth and understanding to one of its characters.

Thursday, March 6

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Instagram 101

Welcome to Instagram 101, a beginner’s guide to understanding the social media app. If you’re interested in getting an Instagram account, or created one but aren’t sure how to use it, you’re in luck. We’ll begin with the basics: creating an account and getting to know the layout of Instagram. More advanced topics will include messaging, posting, and account security. At the end of the presentation, we will break off into groups for individualized attention, so please bring your questions and your device.

Thursday, March 6

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist

Cost: No charge

Famous Birds of History

Currently there are more than 11,000 species of birds in the world, ranging from the tiny hummingbird to the large ostrich. Their evolution is interesting, as they are descendants of dinosaurs, going back in time 150 million years. Using the wonderful, insightful book Ten Birds That Changed the World by Stephen Moss, this lecture approaches the subject of birds in a unique way—in association with historic events. The raven, pigeon, wild turkey, dodo, finch, cormorant, egret, eagle, sparrow, and penguin will be featured, with the presenter adding a special look at the wise owl. This salute to birds and their significance to historic events will show their importance in world history.

Monday, March 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Your Chance to See a Podcast

Over the past year, many of you may have heard one or more episodes of our podcast, Life Under the Willow Tree, and wondered how a podcast is created or what it is like to participate in making one. You now have an opportunity to see a live podcast being made! While there, consider submitting a question you’d like to be asked as part of the podcast. The subject will be listed in the Weekly Insider at least two weeks before.

Tuesday, March 11

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: Life Under the Willow Tree Podcast Group

Cost: No charge

Morocco: The Land at the Edge of the World

To the ancient Romans, Morocco marked the western limits of empire. To its Muslim conquerors, it was “the land of the setting sun.” To Hollywood, the country was a hotbed of wartime intrigue, memorably brought to life in the movie Casablanca. This program provides a colorful glimpse of the history and culture of Morocco. From the desert oases of the South to the ski slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, and from the bustling markets of Marrakech to the old Jewish quarter of Fès, Morocco offers the armchair traveler a wealth of wondrous sights and fascinating facts!

Thursday, March 13

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired Cost: $5

From Plains, GA, to Hollywood, CA: The Lives & Presidencies of Jimmy Carter & Ronald Reagan

There are similarities and differences between them. Both served in the military. Both had been governors. Both had four children. Both had trouble with Iran: for one, a hostage crisis–for the other, a scandal. Yet there are differences. One of them served one term as president and put no justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. The other served two terms as president and put four justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. One left the presidency at age 57 and the other at age 78. Let’s take a look at the life and presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

Tuesday, March 18

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Greg Ferro, Former Educator Cost: $5/2 sessions

Bridge in the 21st Century: Part 2

This class is ideal for those who took “Bridge in the 21st Century: Part 1.” We’re going to continue our exploration of modern bidding. Each class will feature about 40 minutes of lecture time, followed by an hour and 20 minutes of play. Learn more about the following conventions: Jacoby transfers, Jacoby 2NT, limit raises, new minor forcing, fourth suit forcing, and negative doubles. Time permitting, we will explore Bergen raises and the Law of Total Tricks.

Wednesdays, March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Activity Room (March 19 in Cultural Center Education Room)

Instructor: Ben Hawn, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: $5/8 sessions

The Multitalented Kelsey Grammer

Imagine a superstar so successful he has won 29 awards, including six Emmys, three Golden Globes, a Tony, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as 65 nominations. That notable stage and screen star is Kelsey Grammer.

Grammer’s personal life could truly be called a soap opera. His early life included a murder, a serial killer, and the deaths of his two half brothers. After training at Juilliard and The Old Globe, his talents took him down a different path, including Broadway, Hollywood, and highly successful roles on the television shows Cheers and Frasier. His life continued to have challenges, however, such as the murder of his sister and his battle with alcohol and drugs in response to her untimely death. Experience a fascinating look at the life of Kelsey Grammer, and see award-winning scenes from Cheers and Frasier.

Thursday, March 20

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

Hidden Aspects of “Are We Alone?”

For centuries, humans have wondered whether life exists on other planets. The search for active signals from intelligent life beyond our planetary system began in 1960 at radio wavelengths and continues today. The discovery and characterization of planets orbiting other stars (exoplanets) began in 1992. Today, more than 5,000 exoplanets have been detected, and vigorous searches for Earth’s twin(s) and for the bio- and techno-signatures of exo-life are underway. This talk discusses hidden aspects of the question “Are we alone?”, the current state of our scientific search for answers, the advances planned for the near future, and the prospects for answering this long-asked query.

Tuesday, March 25

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Michael Mumma, PhD, Senior Scientist Emeritus, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, North Resident Cost: No charge

Talking Stick Time

Learn about the contributions Native Americans have made and their influences on the fabric of America. Topics to be discussed include building upon and improving the byways that were originally paths of the indigenous peoples; their bountiful foods, such as corn, squash, and beans; and literature, poetry, movies, and Westerns with Native American roots. The presenter will also discuss military conflicts and respect, who were considered worthy warriors, and how the U.S. Army still honors them by naming aircraft (mostly helicopters) after Native American tribes.

Wednesday, March 26

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Mary Kendall, Native American Cost: No charge

Strong Drinks & Heavenly Brews: A Short History of Beer, Wine, Coffee & Tea

This program takes a lively look at the history of mankind’s favorite beverages. Beer first fed the pyramid builders of Egypt, while wine lubricated the drinking parties of ancient Greece. Coffee and tea helped monks and mystics stay alert during religious rituals and, over time, won the approval of Enlightenment thinkers, 19th century socialites, and the trendy urbanites crowding the neighborhood Starbucks today. These two sessions, filled to the brim with entertaining tales, will quench your deepest thirst for knowledge!

Mondays, March 31; April 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired Cost: $5

Miracle Messengers: Michelangelo Sculpts

The Pietà

He was a truculent yet sensitive, reclusive Italian from the Tuscan hills north of Florence, Italy. She was a devout, sweet-tempered Jewish Nazarene. His name was Michelangelo Buonarroti. Her name, like approximately 50% of the women in her time, was Mary. Over 1,400 years separated their lives, but through one amazing occurrence, they are forever linked in history. And, both are remembered as messengers of miracles.

This concluding lecture in a series on world-renowned sculptors (see pgs. 47-48) presents the master of all masters of sculpture, the visionary Michelangelo. It charts how a little-known sculptor came to create the magnificent work of all works, The Pietà. But, the rest of the story is of equal interest, including the intricacies of the sculpture itself and the life of its subject, the equally unheardof young Mary, destined to become the mother of the Christ child.

Tuesday, April 1

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum Cost: $5

Lady Day: The Life of Billie Holiday

One of the greatest jazz singers of our time overcame a turbulent youth to be discovered by the legendary producer John Hammond. Learn about the journey of Eleanora Fagan as she emerged as Billie Holiday, recording iconic songs such as Strange Fruit and albums such as Lady Sings the Blues and creating a legacy that lives on!

Tuesday, April 15

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, Student Success Coach, HACC Cost: $5

Psychology’s Most Shocking Experiment!

Some of the most startling research in the history of psychology was conducted 50 years ago by Stanley Milgram. The topic? Blind obedience. Milgram found that “ordinary people” would deliver painful electric shocks to a stranger if instructed to do so by an authority figure. The presenter will describe Milgram’s studies and the criticisms that came later, as well as examples of blind obedience that pop up in the news from time to time.

Tuesday, April 22

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Len Eiserer, PhD, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Mah-Jongg Marathon

There is no better way to spend the day than playing mah-jongg with other mah-jongg players! Get your tiles and racks ready, and join us for a fun-filled day (or even just a few hours) of play. Participants are encouraged to bring your equipment. If you have a mah-jongg set, please bring it with you. This is designed for those who know how to play mah-jongg. If you are interested but do not know how to play, contact Susan Kenkelen in Providence Park for details.

Wednesday, April 30

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Leader: Mah-Jongg Club

Cost: No charge

Computer & Technology Classes

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Basic Android Follow-Up

A follow-up to the foundational presentation on Android given last summer. Topics include when to replace your Android phone, the critical importance of regular system updates, and practical features such as checking Wi-Fi settings, changing default apps, and navigating the Play Store. Bring your device and ask questions in real time to make the most of this interactive, hands-on experience. Class size is limited to 15 participants to ensure ample support for all attendees.

Wednesday, January 22

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Kiet Hong, Willow Valley

IT Project Manager

Cost: No charge

All Things Apple at Willow Valley— A Welcoming Atmosphere

Be part of the camaraderie that Resident Apple users share. Learn about the ways this club works with Residents to enhance understanding and utilization of Apple’s hardware, software, and services through meetings, Q & A sessions, hands-on workshops, newsletters, a website (AppleUsersWVC.club), one-onone help sessions, technical troubleshooting support, and more. Experience our friendly environment where we learn from one another.

Thursday, January 23

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

The Apple Health App

Designed for iPhone and iPad owners who want to know the basics of using the Apple Health app. Topics include filling out the Health Details screen, creating a Medical ID, reviewing your Health Checklist, browsing health data and viewing trends, learning about important health topics with included educational articles, the privacy of your data, recent updates to the app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, and more.

Note: The health data collected by the Apple Watch is covered in a separate workshop.

Wednesday, January 29

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

How to Use an Apple Watch: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn more about your new Apple Watch, including its key parts, essential features, gestures, charging, updating, and care. Health and fitness features are covered in separate workshops. Bring your iPhone and Apple Watch to the workshop. Class size is limited.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, January 30

Session 2: Wednesday, February 5

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Project Upskill II | Cybersecurity Series

Cybersecurity is more important than ever—especially for seniors. This series is designed to empower you to make informed decisions about your digital safety. These easy-to-understand sessions cover real-world threats and provide practical solutions so you can protect yourself online.

Identifying & Mitigating Cyber Threats to Your Assets

Threats to our digital and physical assets come from everywhere—not just from faceless people sitting behind screens, but also from people you encounter. The most dangerous adversaries are often ones you can’t predict or see. Learn to identify assets, threats, and threat actors, as well as how adversaries operate, their tactics, and the strategies you can employ to protect yourself and your assets.

Tuesday, January 28

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Basic Cybersecurity for Personal Computers & Mobile Devices

Our computing devices are essential to everyday life, but our reliance on them creates opportunities for malicious actors to undermine our privacy and security while exposing personal identifying, financial, and health information. Learn how to assess your cyber risk and improve your security posture.

Tuesday, February 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Protecting Your Accounts from Compromise

You likely have dozens of accounts for your computing devices, email, social media, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), finances, and more. It’s easy to reuse a favorite password you’re likely to remember, but doing so makes it easy for threat actors to guess your credentials and compromise your accounts. Learn how to create strong passwords, use a password manager, and implement multifactor authentication as a safeguard in case your password is compromised.

Tuesday, February 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Protecting Data Stored on Your Devices

You probably store a lot of important information on your computer and mobile devices. What happens to your data if a threat actor gains access? What should you do when you retire your old computer or phone? Learn how to protect data stored on devices you’re using and those you plan to retire.

Tuesday, March 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Cathy Thorn, Willow Gables Resident Cost: No charge

Protecting Data in Transit

What happens to your data after you send a text or email or enter a query in your search engine? How does a text message make it from your phone to a friend’s? How do the edits you make in a shared cloud doc appear for others almost instantaneously? Demystify the process of data in transit and learn how to prevent threat actors from accessing your data while it’s in motion.

Tuesday, March 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Securing Your Home

Setting up your home Wi-Fi router to optimize your privacy and cybersecurity is crucial. In this session, we’ll guide you through the minimum essential steps you must take to ensure your router does not introduce any unnecessary risk.

Tuesday, April 8

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

Managing Your Privacy & Security Online

Some of the most insidious cyber intrusions allow threat actors to see your locations and communications, access your device data, and enable functions like the microphone and camera—all without your knowledge. Often they do this by crafting messages that convince you to click on a link, making them believable by using your personal information that’s publicly available online. Learn how to limit the amount of your information that can be found online and how to protect yourself against threats to your privacy and security.

Tuesday, April 22

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Virtual Private Networks

A virtual private network (VPN) makes it difficult for hackers, internet service providers, and governments to monitor your online activities, which helps protect personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and browsing history. It also creates a secure tunnel between your device and potential attacks when you’re using public Wi-Fi networks. Learn how to select and use a VPN to protect your personal information.

Tuesday, May 6

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Al Williams, Garden Apartments Resident Cost: No charge

Health & Safety Features of the Apple Watch

Learn about the many health and safety features of the Apple Watch. Bring along your iPhone and Apple Watch. Class size is limited.

Prerequisite: Basic familiarity with the iPhone/iPad Health app and how your Apple Watch works.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Monday, February 10

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, February 17

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Privacy & Security Protections Built Into iPhones & iPads

The iPhone and iPad are designed to protect your data and privacy. Built-in privacy features minimize how much of your information is available to anyone other than you, allowing you to adjust what is shared and where you share it. Built-in security features help prevent anyone but you from accessing the data on your iPhone and in iCloud.

Gain a general understanding of Apple’s recommended practices to take full advantage of these features. Hands-on workshops to help you implement these practices will be offered in the weeks following. Each one is independent of the others, so you can choose those of interest to you.

Wednesday, February 19

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Activity & Workout Apps on the Apple Watch

Learn to use the Activity and Workout apps on your Apple Watch. Track how much you move, exercise, and stand from day to day. Learn how to start, end, track, and customize your workouts. Check your progress for the day on your Apple Watch, or check your entire history from the Fitness app on your iPhone. Bring your iPhone and Apple Watch to the workshop. Class size is limited.

Prerequisite: Basic familiarity with how your Apple Watch works.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Wednesday, February 26

Session 2: Monday, March 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Accessing Lancaster Public Library’s Resources & Services

Through the Lancaster Public Library, you can access a host of free physical and digital resources just by being a patron. Its physical collection has over 100,000 items, including the expected print titles, but also great courses, local yearbooks, movies and TV shows, games, and so much more! Though these digital resources, you can access books, movies, magazines, and databases, all from the comfort of your home. This session is designed to inform you of the many resources the library has and how to access them.

Wednesday, March 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Theodore Griffiths & Amanda Leckrone, Lancaster Public Library

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy & Security: Protect Access to Your iPhone & iPad

Learn about these built-in Apple security features and how to implement their settings: Strong Passcode, Face/Touch ID, Find My iPhone/iPad, Lock Screen Access, and Stolen Device Protection. Bring your iPhone and iPad to the workshop.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, February 27

Session 2: Monday, March 3

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy & Security: Protect Your Apple ID & Password

Your Apple ID is used to sign in to Apple services like the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, FaceTime, and more. It includes your contacts, payment, and security details, so keeping it secure is vital. Learn how to implement the settings for securing your Apple ID, including multifactor authentication, trusted phone numbers and devices, account recovery contacts, and physical security keys. Bring your iPhone along.

Monday, March 10

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy & Security: Make Account Sign-Ins Safer & Easier

For participating websites and apps, there are multiple ways to make sign-in more convenient and secure using Apple’s built-in privacy and security features. This session will take a look at signing in with passkeys, the pros and cons of signing in to websites with your Apple ID, letting your Apple device create strong passwords, replacing weak passwords, sharing passkeys and passwords securely, and more. Safari and iCloud Keychain will be used in this workshop. Bring your iPhone along.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, March 13

Session 2: Tuesday, March 18

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Understanding TiVo

TiVo is the digital recorder of choice. If you’d like to learn how it could benefit you, this is your chance! This class will demonstrate basic features like using the program guide, recording programs, replaying dialogue you missed, skipping commercials, and always recording a program when it airs. If you already have a TiVo, learn more advanced features such as skipping through the guide, displaying only your favorite channels, accessing premium services, and playing recorded programs 30% faster. You’ll receive a useful handout covering basic installation, setup, and use; several intermediate and advanced features; and troubleshooting suggestions.

Friday, March 14

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Lancaster Public Library Hands-On Tech Help

Join two of Lancaster Public Library’s professional librarians for help with all of your library-related tech needs. Having trouble with Hoopla or Libby on your Kindle? We can get that sorted out for you. Want to learn how to use specific Power Library or business databases? We can instruct you. We can even help with issues specific to your tablet, phone, or computer beyond basic library services. Bring your devices with you to the presentation.

Monday, March 17

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Theodore Griffiths & Amanda Leckrone, Lancaster Public Library

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy & Security: Control Access by People & Apps to Your Data

Using the built-in privacy and security features of your Apple devices, you can better manage information from your device that is shared with people and apps. Learn about protecting app access to your data, controlling app tracking as well as what you share with apps, reviewing the privacy practices of apps, examining the App Privacy Report, using Safety Check, and more. Bring your iPhone.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, March 20

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2: Wednesday, March 26

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy & Security: Protect Your Email Activity & Web Browsing

Using the built-in privacy and security features of your Apple devices, you can make it more difficult for senders to learn about your Mail activity. Likewise, Safari can help prevent trackers across websites and more. In this workshop, we’ll look at Mail Privacy Protection, Hide My Email (iCloud+), iCloud Private Relay (iCloud+), Safari Privacy Report, Sensitive Content Warning, and Private Browsing. Bring your iPhone along.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, March 27

Session 2: Monday, March 31

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Gmail 101

This session is for web-based Gmail only, not for Gmail using email clients like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook. Though Gmail can be accessed on your phone or tablet, the emphasis will be on using a computer. We will discuss basic features such as Undo, Delay, Schedule, and Send, as well as how to insert pictures and other media in an email. You will also learn how to create a tagline and multiple signatures; subscribe, block, delete, and archive emails; use search functions; set up a vacation response; and more. You may bring your device to follow the demonstrations, but there will be no hands-on help during the session.

Thursday, March 27

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Gmail 102

This presentation will demonstrate advanced features available only in web-based Gmail, not in Gmail using email clients like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook. As in “Gmail 101,” the emphasis will be on using a computer to access Gmail, rather than a phone or tablet. We will discuss how to use Google’s AI to automatically sort emails under headings to save time and make navigation easier; how to migrate to Gmail from AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, and other platforms; and how to use many other advanced features. You may bring your device to follow the demonstrations, but there will be no hands-on help during the session.

Wednesday, April 2

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Vision Features

In this two-part workshop, learn how to customize your Apple device to support your vision preferences and/or challenges. Topics include enlarging an area of your screen on the fly; using your iPhone or iPad’s camera as a digital magnifying glass; detecting people, objects, and scenes around you with your iPhone; increasing text legibility and visibility; using dictation and Siri; having your device read aloud selected text or the entire screen; enabling screen-reading technology, which describes on-screen elements and lets you navigate using gestures and spoken feedback; and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone. Class size is limited.

Thursdays, April 3, 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden Password Manager 101

A weak link in protecting ourselves against scams is reusing the same simple passwords—which we do because it’s hard to create, remember, and type a password that is 14–18 characters long. Password managers like Bitwarden, however, make it easy to create strong passwords and log in to websites “automatically” without needing to remember them. Learn how to set up and use a free Bitwarden product. You may bring your device to follow along with the demonstrations, but there will be no handson help during the session. However, a series of hands-on follow-up classes will be available for those who need additional assistance.

Monday, April 7

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden Password Manager 102

Learn about Bitwarden Password Manager’s advanced settings and how to use two-factor authentication and passkeys for higher security while using it. You may bring your device to experiment as the demonstration proceeds, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. However, a series of hands-on follow-up classes will be available for those who need additional assistance.

Tuesday, April 15

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Hearing Features

Learn how to use Apple features to support your hearing preferences and/or challenges. Topics include turning spoken dialogue (e.g., podcasts or live conversations) into text and displaying it in real time on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen; having your iPhone or iPad notify you when it recognizes certain sounds (e.g., a siren, doorbell, or barking dog); choosing visual or vibrating alerts for incoming calls, new text messages, new and sent email, and calendar events; customizing subtitles and captions in supported video apps; and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the workshop. Class size is limited.

Monday, April 14

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Artificial Intelligence: It Is All Around Us!

Curious about the buzz surrounding AI? Want to know more about ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, AI at Meta, Canva, Adobe’s Firefly, and others? This presentation will introduce some of the basics about artificial intelligence. Learn how it’s being used today, and see how you can use generative AI yourself. If time permits, we’ll discuss AI’s impact on our lives in the future, as well as its possible limitations and risks. You may bring your device to follow along with the demonstrations, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. Email your questions to Jay Shah at jayanu@gmail.com.

Monday, April 21

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Physical & Motor Features

Learn about Apple features that support your mobility preferences and/or challenges. Topics include using your voice to tap, swipe, type, and more; adapting your touchscreen if certain gestures, like pinch or two-finger tap, don’t work for you; tapping the back of your iPhone to perform a range of tasks, such as opening your favorite app or taking a screenshot; adjusting how the screen responds to your touch; simplifying keystrokes and adjusting the sensitivity of a Mac keyboard; and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the workshop. Class size is limited.

Wednesday, April 23

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Introduction to Cloud Storage: Google Drive & Microsoft OneDrive

There are many cloud-based storage systems and applications. Most of this session will be devoted to showing you how to use Google Drive storage, as well as Google apps that use the Google Drive. We will also spend some time on how to use Microsoft OneDrive. You may bring your device to follow along with the demonstrations, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. Email your questions to Jay Shah at jayanu@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 24

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Considerations for Managing Your Digital Legacy

“Digital legacy” refers to a person’s digital assets and presence they leave behind after they pass away. It encompasses various items, including social media and email accounts, digital photos and videos, online subscriptions, digital documents, and other forms of digital content.

Because many aspects of our lives are intertwined with the online world today, digital legacy has become an important consideration. Just as individuals make plans for the distribution of their physical assets and belongings through wills and estate planning, it has become necessary to address the management and transfer of digital assets and accounts as well. A checklist to help you navigate and organize your digital presence and assets will be provided. This session is for users of any type of computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Monday, April 28

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Productivity Through Your Web Browser

You use your web browser every day to read email, use social media, shop, watch YouTube videos, and more. Learn how to add a software extension to your browser to increase your efficiency, privacy, productivity, and safety. Thousands of software extensions exist, but we’ll focus on a few key useful ones for the Firefox and Chrome browsers. What you learn can be applied to the Safari browser as well. You may bring your device to follow along with the demonstrations, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. Email your questions to Jay Shah at jayanu@gmail.com.

Monday, April 28

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Cognitive Features

Come learn about Apple device features designed to support your cognitive challenges and/or preferences. Topics include reducing visual clutter to focus only on the content you want; turning assigned reading into easy listening; minimizing everyday sounds that can be distracting, discomforting, or overwhelming; silencing notifications that may disturb or distract you; communicating through handwriting, scribbling words, or dictation; and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the workshop. Class size is limited.

Tuesday, April 29

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Learning Opportunities

The Apple Users Club at Willow Valley and the Willow Valley Computer Club offer Residents ongoing learning opportunities in the area of computers and technology.

In addition to Renaissance offerings, each club has informative monthly presentations, newsletters, and websites for Willow Valley Residents. For more information, visit each club’s listing on the Resident Intranet > Clubs & Activity Groups.

Need Computer Help?

Visit the Willow Valley Computer Club website at WVComputerClub.org.

Teaching Opportunities

Would you like to teach a class as part of our clubs’ continuing education? If so, please contact:

Apple Topics

Susan Culbertson (susan.culbertson@me.com)

All Other Computer & Technology Topics

Bill Skelly (whskelly@aol.com)

Camera Club Classes

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Take Better Pictures

Do you want to take better pictures with your current camera? This class will give you basic information about your camera and composition. Plus, you’ll learn some tips and tricks used by advanced photographers.

Thursday, March 13

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Using the Editor of Google Photos

Android-based cell phones include the Google Photos app, which is also available for Apple phones. The app can automatically store your cell phone photos in Google Drive, a cloud service that makes them available on all your devices. Google Photos also has an easy-to-use photo editor you can use right on your cell phone. It allows you to crop away unwanted objects, straighten a tilted photo, and correct perspective distortion. You can also use it to adjust brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, and color. In this class, these and other capabilities will be demonstrated to help you get started with making improvements to your photos.

Thursday, March 20

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Ron Dillon, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Great Photographers, Part 7: Worldwide with the Magnum Agency

In 1947, the Magnum Agency was founded by five pioneering photographers who collaborated to create a new type of photo agency. From its inception, it has been an artists’ cooperative in which its members choose where and what they want to photograph based on their own personal styles and interests. Magnum photographers have provided extraordinary coverage of major news events and personalities, places of interest, and the world in which we live for over 70 years.

Many of photography’s most iconic images have been taken by Magnum members. Among their elite membership were the French humanist photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) and the Hungarian war photographer and adventurer Robert Capa (1913–1954). Together, their work illustrates the enormous breadth and diversity of Magnum Agency photographers.

Thursday, April 3

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Carolyn Bausinger, Lakes Resident

Cost: No charge

Henri Cartier-Bresson | Romania, 1975

A couple sleeping on a train.

Robert Capa | France, 1949

Henri Matisse in his studio.

Henri Cartier-Bresson | France, 1932 I was walking behind this man when all of the sudden he turned around.

René Burri | Paris, 1990 Magnum photographers during their annual meeting.

Wellness Special Events

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SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies

SoftWave is an advanced shock wave device using electrohydraulic spark gap technology. Learn what it is and how it can help people heal faster and get out of pain without surgery. SoftWave can treat back pain, knee pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, scar tissue, neuropathy, and much more. Presenter Dr. Giorgio is a certified chiropractor and functional medicine provider from Lancaster County. He holds a BS in exercise and sports medicine and completed a doctorate chiropractic program.

Monday, January 13

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Antonio Giorgio, DC

Cost: No charge

Bingo Fitness Motivational Challenge

Everyone loves a fun game of bingo! The Fitness Team has re-created the traditional game of bingo into a fun motivational challenge to get you started in the right direction in 2025. It’s easy, fun, and challenging all at the same time.

January 19–25 is packet pickup week. In your packet, you will receive six bingo cards to track your progress for this six-week challenge. Record your earned accomplishments on your cards to help you achieve bingo.

More details to follow.

Sunday, January 26 – Saturday, March 8

Lancaster Senior Games

The Lancaster Senior Games combine sports, recreation, friendly competition, and fellowship into a week of fun-filled activities. This exciting event will be held at Spooky Nook Sports (2913 Nook Road, Manheim, just off Route 283 at the Salunga exit). Brochures will be available prior to the event, and you can also learn more at LancSeniorGames.org.

The Fitness Team asks all Residents participating in the Lancaster Senior Games to please register and pay the registration fee through the Cultural Center Fitness Center.

Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9

Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center at 717.464.6434

Willow Valley Tappers National Tap Dance Day Show

The Willow Valley Tappers will present a dance performance, a little history, demonstrations, and just pure fun to honor the birthday of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Tap dancing is one of America’s original dancing art forms. Enjoy watching our Residents show their tap dancing skills and be amazed at their talents!

Friday, May 23

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Registration is not necessary.

Educational Walks & Hikes

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Shed Hunt

Winter is the time of the year to find the antlers that white-tailed bucks are dropping. We will walk on the trails of the deer, and as we look for the signs that they leave behind, we will learn how to find the animals and the antlers that have recently fallen off.

Thursday, January 30

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Environmental Center

(1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Naturalist,

Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Maple Sugaring in the Park

Are you ready for some fresh maple syrup? Join Lisa in Lancaster County Central Park to see and learn all about the process of making maple syrup. Follow the signs to the sugar bush, where we will explore the history of the process, identify sugar maple trees, collect the sap, boil away the water, smell the syrup, and taste the maple candy.

Friday, February 21

Hike 1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Hike 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 11

(733 Williamson Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Spring Is Here

A walk is a great way to celebrate the first day of spring! As the season is changing, be prepared for any possible weather, including sunshine, snow, warmth, and/or mud. No matter the conditions, we will enjoy the sights and sounds of the natural world.

Thursday, March 20

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 21

(823 Kiwanis Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Interpretive Hike

Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a worldrenowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. It contains 70 species of wildflower, many of which bloom in early spring, before the forest canopy leafs out, as part of their strategy to capitalize on sunlight availability. All of their growing and reproduction takes place during the time when sunlight reaches the forest floor.

This hike will explore the amazing spring beauty of Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve. Participants will learn the identification of common spring ephemeral wildflowers, and their fascinating ecology. The 1.5-mile out-and-back hike will take place on a gravel and dirt trail. The trail surface is mostly smooth, but there are a few short, rocky sections. There is also a slight incline, with an estimated 100-foot rise in elevation. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear, and bring drinking water.

Wednesday, April 9

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meet at Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve (857 Green Hill Rd S, Conestoga, PA 17516)

Leader: Keith Williams, VP of Engagement & Education, Lancaster Conservancy

Cost: No charge

Birdsong Stroll

As the birds actively begin the nesting season, let’s go for a walk to see them and listen to their sounds. When we find them, we will take time to observe and learn about their unique markings, behaviors, and life cycles.

Thursday, May 8

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Environmental Center

(1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Spring Wildflower Walk: Flower Forays

April flowers bring joy, beauty, and a good reason to go for a hike—to see them! Each week there will be new plants coming out of the ground, flowering, and going to seed. Attend one or more hikes to enjoy seeing a variety of woodland wildflowers.

Tuesday, April 15

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 21

(823 Kiwanis Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Tuesday, April 29

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 22

(1101 Kiwanis Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Wellness Education Classes

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Birds of Prey

Who are the predators of the sky? Join Lisa to get to know these amazing raptors. Sharp talons, keen eyesight, and many more characteristics put these birds at the top of the food chain. While learning all about them, we will also learn how we can help each species continue to thrive in a healthy habitat.

Tuesday, January 14

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park

Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Hearts in Nature

You might be surprised where we can find hearts hidden on animals, plants, and all around the world. Learn where to find natural hearts in the wild. They can be seen year-round on many things we love, such as the forehead of the cow in the image above.

Monday, February 3

1:30 pm. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park

Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

About Fencing

Have you ever watched competitive fencing on TV but couldn’t understand what was happening? Would you like to learn more about this Olympic sport? If so, this class is for you. We’ll look at the characteristics, target areas, and rules for the foil, épée, and sabre. We’ll also examine the basic on-guard stance; the advance, retreat, and lunge; and the basic attacks and parries. You’ll see how fencing differs from theatrical sword fighting and why it’s often called physical chess.

Wednesday, February 12

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

CPR, AED & Choking Adult Class

In this hands-on class, you will learn to perform CPR on an adult, learn to use an AED, and practice the skills to help someone who is choking. You will be taught compressions and breaths, working on manikins that have lights showing that you are going at the correct rate and depth for compressions. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.

Tuesday, February 18

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Instructor: Eileen Zweifach, CPR, AED & First Aid Instructor

Cost: $70/person

Learn the Facts About Medicare Fraud

Medicare loses nearly $100 billion a year to fraud, abuse, and errors, taking money out of your pocket and impacting your health. Learn more about how you can detect, report, and protect yourself from Medicare fraud, from scam calls to fraudulent billing to marketing abuse. The Pennsylvania Senior Medicare Patrol (PA-SMP), an initiative dedicated to curbing Medicare fraud through outreach, education, and advocacy, will teach you the facts.

Thursday, February 20

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dan Malloy, Outreach & Engagement Manager, PA-SMP

Cost: No charge

The Right Shoe

Willow Valley Communities is pleased to partner with Martin Foot & Ankle and The Right Shoe to ensure you have proper footwear to carry you through your fitness classes and everyday travels. With their extensive knowledge and line of shoes, The Right Shoe staff will help you choose the perfect fit and style for your feet, then return on the following scheduled date with your order. Please call the Cultural Center Fitness Center with questions: 717.464.6434.

Fridays, February 21; May 30

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Art Studio

The Underwater World of Rivers & Streams

We often perceive that there isn’t much to see beneath the surface of freshwater rivers and streams, but once we look, an amazing world appears. Fish of incredibly diverse colors, shapes, and behaviors live in freshwater ecosystems. Humans willing to submerge themselves can witness incredible ecological feats such as thousand-mile fish migrations, predator-prey interactions, and the vibrant colors of mating displays. The underwater world of our rivers and streams is unexpected, largely unnoticed, and amazing! In this engaging presentation, Keith shares his adventures of exploring and discovering the underwater world of our Susquehanna Riverlands streams.

Tuesday, March 18

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Keith Williams, VP of Engagement & Education, Lancaster Conservancy

Cost: No charge

Bird Nests, Eggs & Babies

As the birds prepare to raise their young, you will get a close-up look at their life cycle. Learn about birds’ identifying features, what they use to build their nests, and the habitats they live in. This program will prepare you for the exciting nesting season of birds.

Tuesday, March 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving Refresher

This refresher course is for people who have completed the eight-hour AARP Safe Driving class, or who have taken the Refresher course within the past three years. The course fulfills the requirements for a continuing auto insurance discount. Participants must bring evidence of previous course completion and a driver’s license to receive the certificate.

Monday, April 7

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)

AARP Safe Driving

This is the largest driving course for those 50 and older, helping millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. This eight-hour course (divided into two sessions) covers the changes of the normal aging process in vision, hearing, and reaction time and gives you practical techniques to compensate for these changes. After taking this course, you may be eligible for an auto insurance discount (check with your insurance carrier for details).

Wednesday, Thursday April 23, 24

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)

Common Foot & Ankle Issues in Septuagenarians & Beyond

Drs. Younes and Warner will expose multiple foot and ankle pathologies that can affect daily living and discuss options to consider in treatment. The ankle and foot are anatomically complex areas with a broad spectrum of intra- and extra-articular pathologies. Learn about different foot and ankle problems— including plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, and more—and how you can gain relief from pain.

Tuesday, May 6

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Dr. Younes & Dr. Warner, Martin Foot & Ankle

Cost: No charge

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group

Provides support to caregivers who are facing the challenge of caring for a loved one.

For more information, contact Lindsey Rawlings at 717.490.8107.

Grief Discussion Group

A 4–6 week group that discusses a variety of topics a person may experience when they lose a loved one.

For more information, call 717.464.7854.

LGBTQ+ Family & Friends

A safe place to provide support and exchange ideas for the LGBTQ+ community and those who want to learn more. All Residents are welcome.

For more information, contact Devon Best at 717.517.3914.

Loss Support Group

Provides support for those who are coping with the loss of a spouse, companion, child, neighbor, friend, or other loved one.

For more information, contact Stephanie Savitch at 717.464.6788.

Low Vision Support Group

Provides an opportunity for discussion with others who have vision impairment.

For more information, contact Hannah Kreider at 717.464.7608.

Memory Care Support Group

Provides support to care partners and family members whose loved ones have memory loss.

For more information, contact Mary Schreiber at 717.413.4105.

New Resident Discussion Group

Provides an opportunity to join other new Residents in sharing honestly about your transition to Willow Valley—the challenges, difficulties, and successes.

For more information, contact Barry Sipe at 717.464.8482.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Provides support to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and loved ones.

For more information, contact Rhiannon Ippolito at 717.299.5673.

Fitness Classes

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Sit And Tap Class

S.A.T.-isfy your exercise needs as you learn the basic tap steps while seated in a chair. Those who use a walker or wheelchair may also participate. Tap shoes are recommended but not necessary. If you do not have tap shoes, a hard-soled shoe is recommended. All exercises are done to music.

Mondays

Session 1: January 6 – March 3

Session 2: March 10 – May 5

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced Performing Tap Class

Learn steps to combine in dance routines. This group prepares dances for various performances throughout the year. It’s great for the mind and body.

Tuesdays

Session 1: January 7 – March 4

Session 2: March 11 – May 6

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Tap Classes

All tap classes are progressive classes. It is important to attend the classes from the beginning to be able to learn the steps of the dances. Registration is required, and walk-ins are not encouraged.

Questions? Contact Carol Still at 717.872.7811.

Advanced Beginner Tap Class

Designed for the beginner who has the basics down but wants to improve their skills. Learn new steps!

Wednesdays

Session 1: January 8 – March 5

Session 2: March 12 – May 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Intermediate Tap Class

Designed for the advanced beginner who has the basics down but wants to be challenged and learn more intricate steps.

Wednesdays

Session 1: January 8 – March 5

Session 2: March 12 – May 7

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Beginner Tap Class

Designed for those who have never tapped before or have not danced for several years. Learn the basics.

Thursdays

Session 1: January 9 – March 6

Session 2: March 13 – May 8

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Basic Pilates New students only!

Learn the basics of the Pilates method to improve core strength, alignment, and posture. Body movements are performed with proper breath, control, precision, and flow. Exercises are performed standing, sitting, and lying. Mats and equipment are provided.

Thursdays

Session 1: January 9 – February 13

Session 2: February 27 – April 3

Session 3: April 17 – May 22

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Cost: No charge

Questions: Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center at 717.464.6434.

Balance Class

Looking for better balance? Your Fitness Team has the answer. Working on your balance is the key to better health, overall strength, coordination, and posture. Good balance also decreases the risk of falls and helps you maintain your independence. Space is limited to 15 participants. New Balance Class participants have first opportunity to enroll in the class.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

March 11 – April 17

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Cost: No charge

Register: Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center at 717.464.6434.

Fitness Specialty Classes

The Fitness Team provides special classes throughout the year, generally held in six-week sessions. These classes give Residents and Team Members the opportunity to try new and innovative classes that appeal to their abilities and desires.

More information may be found on the Resident Intranet, bulletin boards, and the Weekly Insider.

Les Mills BODYPUMP

Willow Valley is excited to partner with Les Mills! Les Mills classes fuse science, movement, and music with the latest fitness trends and technology to deliver a workout experience that will change your outlook on exercise. BODYPUMP is a scientifically backed barbell workout using high reps and light-to-moderate weights to build strength and get you fit—fast. Using a Les Mills SMARTBAR and STEP, you’ll work all your major muscles as you increase aerobic fitness and build strength. The encouragement, motivation, and great music you get in a BODYPUMP class will leave you feeling energized, confident, and powerful.

Wednesdays & Fridays

Session 1: January 3 – January 31

Session 2: February 5 – February 28

Session 3: March 5 – March 28

Session 4: April 2 – April 25

Session 5: May 2 – May 30

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Cost: $40 or $50 / 4- or 5-week session

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Registration: Call the Fitness Center at 717.464.6434.

Zumba

Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. You’ll burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba isn’t just great for cardiovascular health; you’ll also tone your muscles and improve balance and flexibility. Healthy intermediate exercisers are welcome.

Wednesdays

January 8 – March 26

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Targeted Toning

This is a moderate-intensity class. Each class will tone a specific muscle group and guarantees you will see and feel results. The class is geared for healthy and intermediate exercisers.

Wednesdays

April 2 – June 25

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Ongoing Classes

These ongoing classes are free, and you do not need to register. A variety of classes are also available at our Manor and North Communities. Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center for details at 717.464.6434.

Yoga

This class uses movement in the form of static and dynamic poses to increase energy, improve flexibility, create balance, and strengthen the entire body. Regular yoga practice increases body awareness, relaxes the mind, and improves stamina. Poses are performed lying, kneeling, sitting, and standing. Previous yoga experience is not required.

Mondays & Wednesdays

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Chair Yoga

Gentle movement with the breath. This 45-minute session aims to calm the mind and will increase strength and range of motion. Based on Vinyasa Yoga, where breath is in service to movement, we will move into poses similar to what has been practiced for many generations to help maintain good health and well-being.

Please note: The second Wednesday of each month, class will be held in the Cultural Center Ballroom.

Mondays & Wednesdays

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Manor Auditorium

Qigong for Wellness

Come experience an ancient movement therapy called Qigong. Therapeutic Qigong has been proven to help balance, flexibility, and strength. Classes include energy exercises, self-acupressure, and mindfulness.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Fitness Fusion

Keep your workout fun and interesting with this class that fuses two exercise formats into one. Move through aerobic and strength-training exercises to achieve maximum fitness results. Healthy beginners and intermediate-level exercisers are encouraged to participate.

Mondays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

ExerStretch

Start your day with this low-impact class designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness. Relaxation and breathing techniques may be incorporated. This 45-minute class includes both standing and seated exercises. We especially welcome beginners.

Mondays & Fridays

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

North Auditorium

Basic Tai Chi

Basic Tai Chi skills will be covered, including philosophical concepts, specific strategies for improved balance, and mastering “relaxation.” The goal of this introductory class is to give you the confidence to continue your studies in our ongoing Tai Chi class.

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Muscle Moves

Use free weights, bands, core balls, and/or body bars to strengthen your muscles. Focusing on the upper body, lower body, and muscles of the core, this class will challenge your muscular strength and endurance.

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Tai Chi

The smooth, graceful movements of Tai Chi are achieved through relaxation and mindfulness. This class includes gentle Qigong movements for warmup, and you will learn a Tai Chi “form” consisting of choreographed movements. Benefits include better balance, improved immune system, and a calmer state of mind.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Pilates

Experience Pilates taught by a seasoned professional and feel the difference. Pilates is an exercise method to improve core strength, alignment, and posture. Body movements are performed with proper breath, control, precision, and flow.

Tuesdays & Fridays

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

TRX Functional Flexibility Training

TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. This class welcomes all fitness levels.

Thursdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Core Power

This class focuses on improving the strength and flexibility of your core. Core muscles include the abdominals, lower back, glutes, and hips. Exercises will be performed lying, kneeling, and standing. This class is appropriate for healthy beginners and intermediate-level exercisers.

Fridays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Aquatics Classes

Aquacize

Treat yourself to a workout for the whole body. Exercising in the water decreases stress on your joints. Improve your cardiovascular fitness and strength with this moderate-to-high intensity workout.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Arthritis Aquatics

In this aquatics exercise class, participants are led through a series of exercises specifically designed to help improve joint mobility. This class is open to people with all forms of arthritis and all levels of fitness. Enjoy the warm water of the therapy pool.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Joints in Motion

This low-impact, low-to-medium-intensity aquatic exercise class will provide aerobic fitness, overall body toning, and a stretching workout to keep your body strong and limber. This is a great class for healthy beginners.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Water Volleyball

This class is perfect for those looking for an energized, fun, competitive game of water volleyball.

Tuesdays & Fridays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Pool

Competitive Water Volleyball

Do you have a competitive spirit and strategic thinking skills? Are you looking for fun and excitement? Consider joining our group. We’re extremely competitive, and we play to win!

Wednesdays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North Pool

Deep Water Volleyball

Enjoy a great game of water volleyball—using a beach ball—with the extra challenge of the deep water pool. Flotation belts are provided.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

Enjoy this workout of moderate-to-high intensity using a flotation belt. Improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance by using the resistance of the water to enhance the intensity of your workout.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Spring 2025 Events Listed by Date

Event Registration Instructions

Please follow the steps below to register electronically.

To Log In from Your Home Computer

 Go to Resident.WillowValley.org

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

 Type username and password. (Do not use spaces or punctuation.)

 Click on Login.

 Click on the Renaissance tab at the top of the page.

To Log In from a Kiosk

 If kiosk Home page (the screen with images) is not showing, double-click on the WVC Event Registration icon in the upper-left corner of the Willow Valley logo screen OR on the little house icon near the top of the browser screen.

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

 Type username and password. (Do not use spaces or punctuation.)

 Click on Login.

 Click on the Renaissance tab at the top of the page.

Need Computer Help?

Refer to the Get Help section of the Computer Club’s website (WVComputerClub.org).

Need Help with Event Registration?

The Computer Club’s website (WVComputerClub.org) has a Get Help link for the names of contacts in each community for assistance.

FITNESS & AQUATICS CLASSES AT A GLANCE

Hearing Solutions

Dr. Heather Eck & Dr. Kerry Herrmann

Rehabilitation Services in your community

Willow Valley Communities offers a full range of outpatient rehabilitation services on the Manor and Lakes Campuses.

Our team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with your physician to develop tailored treatment plans to reach your goals.

Caring, trusted rehabilitation services. Visit or call either location to learn more.