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Entertainer’s Series
Enjoy five performances for just $93 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.
6 Guitars A two-act, one-man show! A single performer embodies six different guitar-playing characters, each representing their own genre of music: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country.
Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price: $20 Atlantic City Boys Performing hits of the 1950s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll era, like My Eyes Adored You, Rag Doll, and Let’s Hang On, the Atlantic City Boys create an evening of fun musical memories.
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Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price: $15 The Everly Set
Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price: $25 Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan
To make your reservation, complete and detach the Reservation Request Form and mail it to the Cultural Center by September 9, 2022.
Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price: $25 Sail On Sail On plays the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, re-creating the soundtrack to an Endless Summer completely live and in rich detail.
The Sultans of String genre-hop between Celtic, flamenco, Gypsy, and Arabic rhythms, celebrating musical fusion and bringing warmth and virtuosity to an eclectic blend of holiday favorites.
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The Everly Set keeps the music alive by taking you back to 1957, when Phil and Don Everly first supercharged the vocal sound of rock ‘n’ roll with their unique style of harmonies.
Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price: $18
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Cultural Center Theater Reservation Request Form Fall 2022 Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office by September 9, 2022 . Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail. COMMUNITYNAME: (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN 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. COMMUNITYNAME: (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER: 6 Guitars $ 15Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Ticket Price The Everly Set $ 20Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Atlantic City Boys $ 25Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Number of Tickets SUBSCRIPTION ENTERTAINER’S SERIES $ 93 Series Price Number of Series Sail On $ 25Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan $ 18Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Talavya Tabla Ensemble $ 7Monday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. OTHER PERFORMANCE EVENT 4
• 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. Typically, tickets are returned the day of the show, and you may come to the ticket window to purchase a ticket.
• 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.
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Cultural Center Theater Guidelines
• 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 daytime shows, please follow the Campus Loop schedule. On-demand transportation will be available until after the show is over.
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• 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.
• Kindly keep colognes and perfumes to a minimum. Some people are highly allergic to aromas.
• Seat locations printed on your tickets are not guaranteed after the start of the performance.
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• 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.
Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $15 Register: Reservation Request Form 6 Guitars SPIRIT SERIESENTERTAINER’S 6
6 Guitars is a pitch-perfect blend of music, comedy, and so much more. Chase Padgett, a semifinalist on season one of FOX’s reality singing show Alter Ego, delivers a virtuosic performance as he becomes six different guitar-playing characters — each playing their own genre: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk, and Country. As the show unfolds, hear the stories and songs each original character has earned and learned over a lifetime of music, from a 20-year-old aspiring rocker to an elderly bluesman who’s seen it all. Packed with plenty of laughs, great tunes, and moving musical stories, 6 Guitars is an unforgettable night for any music lover at heart.
Acclaimed singer-songwriters Sean Altman (a founding member of Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (Disney recording artist) present the ultimate concert celebration of the legendary Everly Brothers. The Everly Set whisks you away to 1957, when teens Phil and Don Everly first supercharged the sound of rock ’n’ roll with their sparkling harmonies, which later influenced The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, and The Eagles. With hits like Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream, and When Will I Be Loved, and Everly versions of hits by Merle Haggard, Buddy Holly, and Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Set’s vocals and keen wit will have you singing, laughing, and dancing in the aisles! 20 at 7:00 p.m.
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The Atlantic City Boys are four dynamic lead singers who have wowed audiences in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Walt Disney World, and on cruise ships around the world. An exciting mix of world-class vocals and interactive comedy, their show features the rock ‘n’ roll harmonies made famous by groups like The Drifters and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The Boys have performed with many greats over the years, from Jay Leno to Huey Lewis, Pattie Labelle, and The Temptations! Come enjoy hits of the 1950s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll era like My Eyes Adored You, Rag Doll, Let’s Hang On, I’m a Believer, and Save the Last Dance for Me during this exciting evening of musical memories and just plain fun. at 7:00 p.m. City
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Sail On brings to life timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun! Sing, clap, and move along to the irresistible beats and unforgettable tunes, or sit back and drift along on the harmonies. There’s something for every music lover in the transcendent catalog of The Beach Boys, Sail On keeps the Good Vibrations going for everyone who wants to join in. On performs across the United States at more than eighty and privilege of bringing one of pop music’s greatest love and admiration for the genius and enduring quality The Beach
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10 SPIRIT Celebrate the season with an adventurous musical trip around the world! Three-time JUNO Award nominees Sultans of String, joined by shimmering guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell, deliver an exuberant performance featuring originals, world music–inspired classics, and seasonal favorites to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night. From fiery fiddle tunes to a Caribbean sleigh ride, this surprising and delightful holiday fiesta heats up as Sultans of String bring their signature sound to well-known gems, including Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Silent Night, a Turkish twist on Greensleeves, a hot club jazz inspired Django Christmas, and a rumba flamenca–fueled Jingle Bells Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $18 Register: Reservation Request Form Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan 10
Monday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Fulton Theatre Executive Artistic Producer, Marc Robin, will visit Willow Valley Communities’ Cultural Center Theater to present a sneak peek of next year’s Mainstage season followed by a question and answer session. Joining Marc will be members of the Fulton staff as well as actors from the Fulton stage!
The concert will feature selections from Kinky Boots , White Christmas , The Wiz , Titanic , and Grease . Learn more about these great shows as well as the productions featured in the Groff Studio series and the Eichmann Family Series.
Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $7 Register: Reservation Request Form
Tuesday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Register: Event Registration. Tickets will not be issued for this event.
Talavya is a prime example of tradition and modernity coming together seamlessly. Indian hand drums take center stage in the hands of this ensemble, global ambassadors for Indian percussion making the centuries-old art form of tabla accessible to all. Talavya preserves the spirit of Indian classical art while expanding its palette and audience. Each performance moves between rousing peaks and slower, meditative passages not usually associated with percussion. The ensemble engages the sonic energy of Indian traditions, the narrative possibilities of the drum, and the wideopen space for improvisation, creativity, and personal expression typical of Indian arts. Currently, the ensemble is performing a work titled Tabla Ecstasy
Come and join the Fulton team for a live concert highlighting the upcoming season of epic performances at Lancaster city’s downtown gem and historic landmark!
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Bridget Kasinskas was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1951. She took violin lessons at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia and graduated from the Philadelphia Musical Academy (now the University of the Arts) with both performance and education degrees. Bridget taught string lessons and conducted orchestras in Cherry Hill, New Jersey schools for 28 years, playing professionally during that time with the Philadelphia Operas, Pennsylvania Ballet, and the Philly Pops to name a few. She also played in a show orchestra in Atlantic City. Until moving to Willow Valley Communities, Bridget was the assistant concertmaster of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey for 30 years.
Talented Resident musicians Bridget and Joe Kasinskas, along with some lifelong musical friends, take you on a global trip through music and video. The violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, and other instruments will surely have your toes tapping, and the imagery will carry you worldwide. From Spain and Italy to Lithuania and Germany, you’ll be transported through their music.
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Victoria’s Secrets: He Was My All in All
From the moment she clapped eyes on her future consort Prince Albert, the eighteen-year-old Queen Victoria was entranced. She bore him nine princes and princesses, although she despised childbirth, babies, and children. Her passionate obsession with her husband controlled her life and altered the course of British history.
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Bringing the Ladies to Life Lakes Resident Candace O’Donnell reprises scenes from three of her most requested historic monologues, previously performed at the Ware Center in Lancaster and at Cape May Stage. As she transitions from one fascinating woman to another, Candace will share insights into her research and writing process: “I look for the crazy, the unexpected, the details that defy previous stereotypes about my subjects and will leave my audiences astonished.”
Mary Todd Lincoln: Much Madness Is Divinest Sense
Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Register: Event Registration 13 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
A Southern belle, Mary Todd Lincoln taught her country bumpkin husband Abraham social graces and how to count votes. But their rise to power brought the loss of every single person she ever loved and her descent into laudanum addiction and mental illness.
The consummate actress, Bernhardt set the bar for all thespians to follow and mesmerized fans with her talent, her age denial, and her amorality. She credited herself with inventing method acting, the publicity agent, the casting couch, and the cougar. The ultimate survivor, she continued to perform the last five years of her life on one leg.
SPIRIT Cultural Center Chorale The Cultural Center Chorale consists of Residents of Willow Valley Communities — your friends and neighbors! This year’s concerts will be here before we know it, so it’s not too early to reserve your tickets. This year’s performance theme is Music for a Weekend in December, featuring choral music old and new, familiar and unfamiliar. There is no charge for these concerts, but you will need a ticket, so reserve yours now and avoid the last-minute rush! Wednes day, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Register: Event Registration 14
Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m.
Willow Valley Webcast
Released on the 500th anniversary of his death, this film looks afresh at Da Vinci’s life — his inventiveness, his sculptural skills, his military foresight, and his ability to navigate the treacherous politics of the day — through the prism of his art.
Zubin Mehta Conducts Saint-Saëns, Chopin, Chausson, & Beethoven — With Julian Rachlin, Evgeny Kissin & Vadim Repin This 2011 concert celebrated the 75th anniversary of the prestigious Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. Violinist Julian Rachlin opens the evening with Saint-Saëns’s Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28, dedicated to and premiered by 19th century violinist Pablo de Sarasate. Next, pianist Evgeny Kissin performs Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, premiered by the composer himself at his farewell concert before leaving Poland in 1830. French composer Ernest Chausson’s Poème, Op. 25 closes the first half, performed by violinist Vadim Repin, followed by the orchestra and Mehta ending the program with Beethoven’s lighthearted Eighth Symphony
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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.
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Vladimir Spivakov leads a banquet of masterworks for strings, from Italian Baroque to Russian modernism and the electrifying tango of Astor Piazzolla. Alongside Spivakov, the Moscow Virtuosi open the concert with Vivaldi’s evocative Concerto in E Minor and a poignant musical prayer by Tomaso Albinoni. Two works for strings follow: a lesserknown serenade by Rossini, sparkling and elegant, as well as Boccherini’s Symphony in D Minor, a work of great operatic power. The program is rounded out by a series of pieces by Shostakovich, two rhythmic encores leading us to Hungary and across the ocean to Argentina!
Vladimir Spivakov Plays & Conducts Vivaldi, Albinoni, Shostakovich & Piazzolla
Tuesday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m. Length: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Friday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 47 minutes
Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo — The Works Many TV shows and films have showcased Leonardo da Vinci’s extraordinary genius, but often not examined closely enough is his art. Da Vinci’s peerless paintings and drawings are the focus of this program highlighting every single attributed painting, including The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Virgin of the Rocks, and more than a dozen others.
Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance — and perhaps of all time. Diverse works like the towering David, the deeply moving Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica, and his tour de force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.
Tuesday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Berlin Philharmonic’s yearly New Year’s concert is one of the most beloved traditions in the world of classical music. During this New Year’s celebration, maestro and pianist Daniel Barenboim led and performed in Invitation to the Dance, a perfect way to celebrate any festive occasion.
Monday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m.
SPIRIT Sarah Hicks Conducts Murder at the Symphony with The Danish National Symphony
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Length: 1 hour, 19 minutes Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo — Love & Death
A murderer is on the loose in the concert hall! This program of music from your favorite thrillers begins with Bernard Herrmann’s soundtrack for Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Just as this film’s infamous shower scene is inextricably linked with Herrmann’s frantic staccato strings, the works highlighted here do more than just accompany their on-screen thrills — they become an integral part of the experience. Relive the high-stakes drama of The Godfather; follow Special Agent Dale Cooper to the town of Twin Peaks; and hone your powers of deduction with Hercule Poirot (Murder on the Orient Express), Sherlock Holmes, and Robert Langdon (The Da Vinci Code).
From Bach’s Baroque-era Gavotte to waltzes by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, and Strauss, and from Eastern European folk-inspired dances by Kodály and Dvořák to Argentinian tangos and a Brazilian choro song, you’ll love these marvelously spirited renditions of dances from across countries and centuries.
Michelangelo — Love & Death takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the chapels and museums of Florence, Rome, and the Vatican. Through expert commentary and his own words, it provides a fresh look at Michelangelo, and a greater understanding of the man, his relationship with his contemporaries, and his valuable artistic legacy.
Tuesday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m. Length: 1 hour, 37 minutes
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On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to all American veterans, living or deceased, but especially to the living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. This year, we welcome a distinguished veteran, Colonel Gary Richard Steele, US Army Retired, who was the first African American to earn a varsity letter in football at West Point. Following a distinguished career in the army, Col. Steele retired in 1993 and began a career in human resources. Today, he is in demand as a motivational speaker, and he continues to inspire audiences with principles he draws from his life story. At the conclusion of Col. Steele’s talk, we will introduce the Quilts of Valor project being completed by the Willow Valley Quilt Guild.
Monday, November 7 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Event Registration. will not this event.
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November 4 – 17 Cultural Center Art Gallery Veterans Day Event
Photos honoring our Willow Valley veterans will be on display from November 4 through November 17. This exhibit, produced by members of the Camera Club at Willow Valley, is our way to say “thank you” to these men and women and honor the many sacrifices they have made to defend our nation. Show your gratitude to our veterans by stopping by to view their photos.
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You won’t want to miss the carefully curated array of artisans that have been selected for the 2022 Holiday Bazaar & Artisan Showcase. From Resident quilts and woodwork pieces, to local treats and handmade crafts and gifts by more than 65 vendors and artisans, there is sure to be something for everyone, just in time for the holidays. Registration is not necessary for this event.
Saturday, December 31 9:00 p.m. – Midnight Cultural Center Ballroom Cost: $10 Register: Event Registration
Dance the night away with The Dave Winter Group as Dave and his band provide a variety of jazz, ballroom, and Great American Songbook standards. This year’s dance has a Great Gatsby theme, so please feel free to dress the part! Ring in the New Year with a complimentary champagne toast. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be available.
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Friday, November 11 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cultural Center Upper Level SPIRIT New Year’s Eve Dance
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Gregory says of his paintings featuring Stroud Preserve, “It is as if our world is coming apart at the seams. Yet, amidst all the chaos, I’ve found a refuge, a sanctuary. Stroud Preserve has become my muse, a world both real and imagined, a place to escape and reflect. I’m painting a portrait of Stroud...It is both figurative and abstract, long, distant vistas and intimate close-ups of the beauty I see. I am mesmerized, transported to a different place by the changing light, the breeze rustling the leaves, and the sound of birdcalls. My hope is to share with you the world as I see it and inspire you to find in my work your own vision of Stroud.”
In gratitude, 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of all pieces inspired by Stroud goes to support the nonprofit Natural Lands, who works to preserve open space for future generations.
Gregory Blue, Oil
Residing in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Gregory Blue’s work is inspired by the rich artistic traditions of the Brandywine Valley focusing on light and shadow. His palette is vibrant, with simple compositions that allow a deeper examination of the subject in an attempt to elevate the ubiquitous and mundane to the profound.
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Kevin Miller is a contemporary oil painter with a passion for capturing the visual experiences of landscapes in paint.
As a painter who likes to paint on location, or “en plein air,” he has been able to slow down and notice the beautiful moments and locations that exist around us — mostly unnoticed as we pass by in our busy lives.
Kevin paints in the alla prima method, completing his works in one sitting by applying layers of wet paint on top of one another (instead of allowing each layer to dry). This approach allows him to think less about painting and more about responding intuitively, resulting in a visual “impression” of the moment, the paint and the brushwork forming a language to communicate that moment in the landscape.
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Kevin has participated in and won various awards at several non-juried and juried art shows, including Heart of Lancaster and Mount Gretna. His hope as an artist is that his paintings encourage people to take time to notice the beauty that can be found in the everyday.
Art Classes
Painting Salon
At the turn of the century, musicians, artists, and writers would present their newest creations to their peers and patrons in a cultural event known as a Salon. One of the main functions of the Salon was to provide a place for the exchange of ideas.
The Cultural Center Art Studio is available during non-class hours for anyone who wishes to work on individual projects, or to arrange small groups. For more information, call 717.464.6438. Class Cancellation Policy
All classes are held in the Cultural Center Art Studio. Register using Event Registration. Open Studio Hours
During the Salon sessions at Willow Valley, you are invited to bring one or two of your most recent paintings to share with the instructor and other students. You are also encouraged to bring your friends along.
Session 1: Wednesday, September 7 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Session 2: Tuesday, October 4 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 3: Wednesday, November 16 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 4: Tuesday, December 6 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: No charge
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. Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
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Wine Barrel Wall Hanger Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful succulent arrangement in a wine barrel, great for indoor or outdoor use (if hanging outdoors, plan to hang under a roof). Your experience includes plants, a wooden wine barrel ring planter (choose 12" or 22"), soil, stone, moss, dried florals, and instruction. You’ll learn best practices for succulent care and maintenance, including sun requirements, watering, and propagation for healthy plants. When registering for this class, please select the registration for the frame size you wish to make.
Friday, September 30 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Kim Bailor, Terrarium Therapy Cost: $60/12" frame (supplies included) $80/22" frame (supplies included)
Clay Holiday Tree Workshop
Thursday, September 29 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Make a beautiful and colorful 7" – 8" ceramic holiday tree that can be displayed all year long. Your piece will be taken to the instructor’s studio for firing in her kiln and returned in approximately 2 – 3 weeks.
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Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Cost: $45 (supplies included)
Instructor: Susan Burlingame, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Cost: $80 (supplies included)
Learn to make this festive pumpkin with a needle, cushion, and some felt. No experience necessary! Local fiber artist Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy craft step-by-step.
Needle Felted Pumpkins
Tuesday, September 20 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $70/2 sessions (supply list online)
Thursday, Friday, September 8, 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Which came first? We can decide together as we paint this fun poultry painting. This is a two-day workshop. Once you register, you will be sent a reference photo and sketch to put onto your watercolor paper. Bring your own painting supplies. Additional supplies will be available to use during this fun class.
Watercolor Workshop
Let’s take it on the road! Let’s go outside of the Cultural Center Art Studio and paint some of the beautiful surroundings. Bring your painting supplies; we’ll provide a table and chair. Linda will demonstrate how to begin your painting. Lots of reference material and suggestions will help you each step of the way. It will be a fun new experience for many of you. Let’s learn something new!
Monday, Tuesday, November 14, 15 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Chicken or the Egg?
Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $70/2 sessions (supply list online)
Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshop
Tw0-Day Watercolor Workshops
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Lancaster Winter Landscape
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, December 7, 8, 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $85/3 sessions (supply list online)
The beauty that is around us is the subject of this lovely winter scene. This is a three-day workshop. Once you register, you will be sent a reference photo and sketch to put onto your watercolor paper. Bring your own painting supplies. Additional supplies will be available to use during this fun class.
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Three-Day Watercolor Workshops
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, October 5, 6, 7 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Watercolor Painting of France France is a beautiful place to visit and also to paint. We’ll spend three days painting this lovely scene together. Once you register, you will be sent a reference photo and sketch to put onto your watercolor paper. Bring your own painting supplies. Additional supplies will be available to use during this fun class.
Zentangle an air balloon, fun to hang in a room or send to someone special in the mail. You can cut out a photo and put it in your balloon if you would like, and add color with colored pencils. Anyone can do this!
Tuesday, September 27 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Zentangle: Up, Up & Away!
Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher
Cost: $18 (supplies included)
Tuesday, October 4 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher Cost: $18 (supplies included)
Let’s Tangle Blue Enjoy Zentangle on gray paper with a blue pen. It’s a fun change and adds a different look to your Zentangle project.
Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher Cost: $18 (supplies included)
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Work on a larger paper and fill in a kaleidoscope design. This is a class for anyone!
Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Quilling is the age-old art form involving strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. In this workshop, the instructor will teach you how to shape the paper using different quilling techniques to make this festive winter scene. You can also be really creative and make your own design if you wish. All designs will be mounted on an 8" x 10" wooden frame.
Session 2: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, November 3, 4, 7, 8
Mixed Media Open Studio
Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Work at your own pace, in your own medium, with guidance from the instructor.
Wednesdays, October 19, 26
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Quilling Workshop: Winter Scene
Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $45 (supplies included)
Session 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, December 13, 14, 15, 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fall Mosaic
Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $50/each session
Session 1: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, October 13, 14, 17, 18
Experience the joy of creating a work of art that will delight your heart, home, and spirit this fall. Use colored tiles to create a fall pumpkin scene with a pattern provided by the instructor, or create your scene using your own imagination. You’ll be surprised to see what you are able to create in this workshop!
Wednesdays, September 21, 28
Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $35 (supplies included)
Beginner or advanced levels are welcome. Instructor has experience working with acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, and drawing. Work from photos you bring or a still-life provided by the instructor.
Lunch & Learn
A hundred years ago, an exciting new technology was transforming America: the automobile. This program presents the history of that colorful era, when the first “horseless carriages” were giving way to sporty roadsters, classy limousines, and the ubiquitous Model T Ford. As you’ll learn, the story of our country’s early car culture was driven by unprecedented prospects for personal freedom and mobility — along with the mixed blessings of high-speed roads, expanding suburbs, installment loans, and parking meters.
When America Hit the Road: The Early Years of Our Automotive Culture
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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 $10, billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.
Monday, September 12 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
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Heroes of the American Civil War
Friday, November 18 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
By definition, singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose, and perform their own songs. The 1960s and ’70s saw an explosion in singer-songwriters, artists such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor. Learn about the rise of the style, as well as the lives and the music of singer-songwriters!
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Singer-Songwriters
Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD
Tuesday, December 20 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
The definition of “hero” recognizes someone who is admired for courage, achievement, or noble qualities. The American Civil War had heroes on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. Many wore the uniforms of the military, while many others represented various professions or were simply civilians. These were the individuals who “rose to the occasion” and did their patriotic duty, people such as Joshua Chamberlain (Union commander at Gettysburg), Richard Kirkland (Confederate hero at Fredericksburg), Clara Barton (nurse), Harriet Tubman (Moses to escaping slaves), the Black Americans of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Ely S. Parker (Native American secretary to Ulysses S. Grant), and many others. In this session, we’ll return to those days when our nation, as well as our families, were divided, and a horrible, bloody war was fought, resulting in eventual unification. It was during that time that brave individuals stood by their principles and performed noble deeds.
Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, HACC
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A Swedish Treasure: ABBA Sweden is a country with a very old history, with written records dating back to between 800 and 1050 AD, when the Vikings used Scandinavia as a home base while they plundered and terrorized Western Europe. Over the years and up to present times, Sweden has become known for Volvo automobiles, IKEA furniture, and famous movie stars, including Ingrid Bergman, Greta Garbo, Ann-Margret, and Anita Sweden’sEkberg.most notable and recognizable gift to the world, however, was a pop group called ABBA. Although the group was active for only 10 years between 1972 and 1982, they became one of the best-selling artists of all time with record sales estimated between $150 million and $385 million worldwide. Learn the fascinating history of ABBA, and enjoy a collection of their top hit songs. (Note: In ABBA tradition, feel free to sing along or perhaps dance in the aisles!)
Monday, October 17 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Movies That Inspire
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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 $10 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.
The Poseidon Adventure Contained within the annals of naval history are disasters in which thousands of passengers entered a watery grave. Examples include RMS Titanic (1912), RMS Empress of Ireland (1914), RMS Lusitania (1915), RMS Lancastria (1940), and USS Indianapolis (1945).
In 1972, the American disaster film The Poseidon Adventure was released, based on the book of the same name by Paul Gallico. The story centers around a 135,000-ton state-of-the-art luxury cruise ship with 3,700 passengers and crew on board. Among them are four terrorists with two bombs destined to destroy the ship. When one of the bombs explodes, the entire ship overturns in the water, leaving a small group of survivors to find their way to the surface of the water and life itself. The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Song. Shelley Winters received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance. Experience the film’s suspense and excitement as its characters overcome a naval nightmare.
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Wednesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
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World War I was termed “the war to end all wars.” In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson sailed to France, presenting the Fourteen Points and his plans for a world organization called the League of Nations. European nations thought it was a great idea. However, the United States was not to be included in the new formation.
MIND All Quiet on the Western Front — A Salute to Veterans Day
Friday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD
Meanwhile, a German veteran of World War I, Erich Maria Remarque, embarked on writing a book, All Quiet on the Western Front, which was published in 1929 and sold 2.5 million copies in 22 languages. The book describes a German soldier’s physical and mental stress during the war and the detachment felt by many upon returning home from the front. In 1930, the motion picture won the Academy Award for Best Picture. As a salute to Veterans Day, come and enjoy the film, starring Lew Ayres in an outstanding performance.
Monday, October 10
Monday, November 14 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
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“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Wisdom begins in wonder.”
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”
Would I be happier as a stoic? How and why?
“We are concerned with how to think, not what to think, how to keep our minds active and fully functioning throughout our lives.”
— Albert Einstein
Stoicism
How can the entire world work together to solve the climate change problem?
— Socrates “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
Life of the Mind
“Men argue. Nature acts.” — Voltaire
— Viktor Frankl
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Climate Change: Effects & Remedies
Socrates Café The purpose of our group is to bring together Residents who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in roundtable settings of six to eight participants per table. The group focuses on a new topic each month, and everyone has a chance to share their ideas. At Socrates Café, everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a student — we all have thoughts to offer. Together, we share a community that supports “the examined life,” and we can contribute to building a deeper understanding of some of life’s tougher questions.
— Kay Vandergrift
Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Education Room on the second Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary.
Monday, December 12
Great Decisions
Social Media & Acts of Mass Violence
Will a more involved US government help the economy revive?
Tuesday, November 8
Industrial Policy
“The regularity of mass killings breeds familiarity. The rhythms of grief and outrage that accompany them become — for those not directly affected by tragedy — ritualized and then blend into the background noise. That normalization makes it ever less likely that America’s political system will groan into action to take steps to reduce their frequency or deadliness.”
Tuesday, October 11
— Christopher Ingraham
Biden’s Agenda
How will the Biden administration treat foreign policy, among other policies, differently from the last?
What is the effect of social media on genocide and other acts of mass violence?
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The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
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 also 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.
From January through June and September through November, the Great Decisions Group meets in the Joseph F. McDonald Auditorium in Spring Run on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
After the 2020 election, the new administration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration, especially in the area of foreign policy. How will issues such as climate, the pandemic, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration?
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Kean University
Of all the great “trials of the century” in history, the first — and maybe most influential — was the one that sentenced a grumpy philosopher to death. But we can’t understand the trial of Socrates without understanding the context. Athens had recently lost a long war to its bitter rival, Sparta, and was looking to take its anger out on someone. Socrates wasn’t having it: he turned the accusations around and put Athens on trial. Was it a case of free speech, or Athenian vengeance on the most annoying person in the city — and what are its implications for whistleblowers today?
Christopher M. Bellitto
Friday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour 33 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
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.
The Trial of Socrates: Fact, Fiction, Reality & Myth
Dr. Christopher M. Bellitto is Professor of History at Kean University in New Jersey, where he teaches courses in ancient and medieval history. A specialist in church history and reform, he is the author of ten books, a Fulbright Specialist at the University of Canterbury, and a visiting scholar at Princeton Theological Seminary.
All events take place in the Cultural Center Theater. The cost of $5 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.
UNIVERSITYDAYONE One Day University
Leonard Steinhorn is Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University. He is the author of The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy and co-author of By the Color of Our Skin: The Illusion of Integration and the Reality of Race. He currently serves as a political anaylst for CBS News and has appeared as an on-air historian for documentaries on CNN and The History Channel.
Five Great Operas Everyone Should Know (…Even If You Don’t Like Opera) Curious about opera? Would you like to become more familiar with this grand and glorious art form, but you’re not sure where to start? Let San Francisco Opera’s Kip Cranna take you on a guided video tour (with subtitles) featuring clips from a few of his favorite masterworks of international opera. We’ll start with two iconic staples of the Italian repertory: Mozart’s famed drama Don Giovanni and Puccini’s beloved La Bohème Then, on to France for Bizet’s ever-popular Carmen, and to Germany for Wagner’s epic and romantic Die Walküre (The Valkyrie). We’ll finish our journey here at home with “The Great American Opera,” George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. No previous opera experience is necessary. Just watch, listen, and enjoy.
Clifford (Kip) Cranna University of San Francisco Clifford (Kip) Cranna is Dramaturg Emeritus of San Francisco Opera, where he served on the staff for 40 years. In 2008, he was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal, the company’s highest honor. Dr. Cranna holds a PhD in musicology from Stanford University and teaches opera appreciation at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Dominican University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Monday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour
Leonard Steinhorn American University
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The Fabulous Fifties…or Were They? Were the 1950s about Leave It to Beaver and Father Knows Best? Or were they Emmett Till and Rebel Without a Cause? Were they years of American abundance and democratic triumph? Or a time of atomic anxiety and Joseph McCarthy? We often think of the fifties as bland: an era of conformity and suburban Levittowns, of gray flannel suits for men and domesticity for women. To some extent it was — but underneath the surface, something else was going on. It was a complex decade that planted the seeds of the culture wars we’re living with today. In this session, Professor Steinhorn will dive into the politics, music, media, and race relations of the 1950s. He’ll look at the Cold War and its contradictions, the rise of suburbia and mass consumption, popular culture and the impact of television, and how the fifties led to the sixties.
The New Longevity: ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life If you are 45 or older and healthy, there’s a very good chance you will live to be 90 — or even 100. After a slight dip in life expectancy due to the pandemic, “the new longevity” is here.
The Panama Canal: How It Was Built & Why It Matters
The Panama Canal is one of the greatest engineering achievements of the modern era, one that changed the pattern of global logistics forever. Explore how the canal was built and how its challenges were overcome from the perspectives of design, construction, and management. Hear about how advances in technologies and leadership strategies transformed an isolated, disease-ridden rain forest into a modern transportation link that — after 108 years — continues to function, substantially unchanged, as one of the busiest in the world. Trace the history of the canal through to the implementation of the post-Panamax locks opened in 2016. Understanding the keys to the original canal reveals useful principles that apply to the megaprojects of Josephtoday.
Embracing the second half of life, he has run seven marathons on seven continents, just completed a second master’s degree at Columbia University, and is the founder of a nonprofit focused on granting random acts of kindness to individuals and families in need.
Michael Clinton Hearst Communications
Schofer Northwestern University Dr. Joseph L. Schofer is Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University. A fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, he currently chairs the Standing Committee on Data for Decision Making for the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Dr. Schofer also hosts The Infrastructure Show, a monthly podcast featuring infrastructure experts.
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“Reimagineers” are rewriting the script for the second half of life, embracing that “50 is the new 50” and “60 is the new 60.” They believe in rewiring versus retiring and starting new careers or entrepreneurial ventures. They’re establishing new lifestyle patterns for living and for relationships and are pushing back on the ageism that exists in all spheres of our culture. In this talk, Michael Clinton will share his findings from interviews, research, and writings on how you can join the emerging Reimagineers. His process includes life layering, lifelong learning, and the reassessment of your own self-imposed barriers.
Monday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes Fall 2022 |
Clinton is the author of 11 books, including ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life
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Michael Clinton is the former President and Publishing Director of Hearst Magazines. He has written for The New York Times, Esquire, Town & Country, Men’s Health, and other national media, and has appeared on CBS Mornings, Oprah.com, CNBC, and Bloomberg.
Wednesday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 1 hour, 7 minutes
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Presenter: Bernie Earls, Manor Resident MIND
Manor Resident Bernie Earls viewed this eclipse from the parking lot of Honker Hill Winery, located in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge near Carbondale, Illinois. He will present his videos and pictures of the event, along with those of other amateur astronomers, and also include information on the total solar eclipse of 2024.
Life Reflections is a monthly 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.
Writing a Memoir & Why You Might Consider One Also In his recently released memoir, From Army Regulations to Novels — A Writer’s Journey, Don Helin brings along his readers on a journey, weaving into his military narrative the chaos of Vietnam, Watergate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and political intrigue in the Pentagon. Finding himself on the threshold of the five steps of grief, he enters a National Cancer Institute study protocol designed for Vietnam veterans with health issues caused by Agent Orange. With the help of his wife and others, and his own strength of human spirit, Helin considers changing priorities in his life, which might lead to a different conclusion. Is it too late to make changes, or must he simply play out the hand he’s been dealt?
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Tuesday, October 11 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Wednesday, September 21 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
The August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
REFLECTIONSLIFE
Life Reflections
Thursday, November 3 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Thursday, December 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Ethel Ann Roome, SouthPointe Resident Canine Agility & Training
As a young girl, Ethel grew up in a home with parents who had suffered a horrific loss. Everyone wanted to help, but nobody knew what to do. Hence, they lived with unresolved grief for decades. Ethel was affected by their pain and her own grief for many years — but there was a silver lining. By age 50, she had found her life’s work. She learned and taught an effective, evidence-based method that helped many people heal from the pain of grief.
Common Myths We Use to Heal the Pain of Grief...That Usually Don’t Work
Presenters: Bets Keen, SouthPointe Resident; Pam Jacoby, North Resident WillowValleyCommunities.org
Hear how two women from different states, diverse backgrounds, and unlike careers became enthusiastic dog lovers, trainers, friends, and competitors. Betsy (Bets) Keen and Pam Jacoby found the common bond of dog training in March 2021. Learn about the many fascinating venues they and their dogs have competed in, including national specialties.
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Monday, September 19 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident Cost: $5/6 sessions
On August 6, 1911, on Stewart Street in Jamestown, New York, a baby girl was born to Henry and Désirée Ball. The father was a lineman for Bell Telephone and a member of the Baptist church. The family’s ancestors could be traced back to the earliest settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When Lucille was four years old, her father died, and her mother worked several jobs, so Lucille and her younger brother, Fred, were raised by their grandparents. In 1926, Lucille enrolled in a school for the dramatic arts in New York City, and her career began. She started as a model and then made her way to Hollywood in the early 1930s to seek acting opportunities. She appeared in more than 80 movies during her lifetime, but she is best known for the television sitcom I Love Lucy, created by Lucille and her husband, Desi Arnaz, in 1951. It ran for six seasons, including 180 episodes, and won five Emmy Awards. Despite the fame and international recognition that made her a truly iconic figure of the silver screen and television, Lucille Ball encountered heartache and disappointment throughout her life.
Education Classes
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Sprechen Sie Deutsch II
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
This intermediate class is designed for those who have a solid foundation in German vocabulary and grammar. We’ll concentrate on expanding our vocabulary, as well as more advanced verb and case formation.
This class is designed for students who have a basic German vocabulary and some grammar. Verb structures and sentence formation will be expanded with a vocabulary emphasizing practical necessities such as shopping and dining out.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch IV
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Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5
A Barrel of Laughs: Lucille Ball
Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident Cost: $5/6 sessions
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Register using Event Registration.
Presenter: Gary Lippe, Vistas Resident Cost: No charge
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Enjoy performances of well-written songs by Broadway lyricists, as well as facts and factoids about their shows and composers. Some of these songs are just fun. Some are inspirational, some have a message, and a few may require a tissue. You will enjoy some of your favorites and experience a few that are new to you. Gary will present short bios of selected lyricists, with information about their shows and songs, and highlight some notable lyrics.
Spanning the county from Gap to Columbia, the Lincoln Highway guides motorists along this portion of our nation’s first transcontinental highway. Along with a host of other attractions and accommodations, concrete marker posts were installed in 1928 to help folks enjoy their drive over the hills, through the forests, and across the fields. Forty of these marker posts were here in Lancaster County, but only one remains. Ben Webber, a local civil engineer and avid amateur historian, developed a replica marker and tracked down each of these forty locations with surprising stories and lessons to be learned along the way.
Tuesdays, September 20, 27; October 4 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Ben Webber, Civil Engineer, Amateur Historian Cost: No charge
Great Songs by Great Lyricists of Broadway Musicals
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Tuesday, September 20 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Vivaldi: The Red Priest Vivaldi is best known for his Four Seasons violin concertos, but he wrote over 500 concertos in his lifetime. Learn about his path to becoming a composer and his musical teaching at a girls’ orphanage, and experience some of the most well-known music from the Baroque era.
Lincoln Highway Through Lancaster County
Wednesday, September 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Wednesdays, September 21, 28; October 5, 19, 26 (no class Oct 12); November 2, 9, 16 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lakes Auditorium Instructor: Dave March & the Willow Valley Bridge Academy Faculty Cost: $5/8 sessions Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, HACC Cost: $5
Declarer Play Your partnership has won the contract, and you are the declarer. Now what do you do? This course will use many examples and table play to illustrate strategies you can use to make the contract. Topics include defensive strategies, planning the offense, counting winners, promoting high cards, developing long suits, finessing your opponent’s high cards, counting losers, ruffing losers, discarding losers, and managing trump.
Session 1: Wednesday, September 21 Session 2: Tuesday, November 15 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Monday, September 26 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
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Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social Media Specialist Cost: No charge
Friday, September 30 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Solving a Mystery at Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam Very few people knew of the hiding space of Anne Frank and seven other people for a period of 25 months. The entrance to the hidden staircase was well-hidden behind a bookcase in the upstairs hallway. An anonymous tipster alerted the Nazis to the hidden location, and after their arrests, Otto Frank (Anne’s father) was the only one of the eight to survive the Holocaust. Although the story of Anne Frank has become well-known through her daily dairy, questions still remain regarding the identity of the individual who alerted the Gestapo and for what reason. Now, a recent book entitled The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan sheds new light on numerous questions. Come and relive the courageous story of a young girl and a betrayal leading to her tragic death.
Tuesdays, September 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenters: Justin Bucks, President, Susquehanna Printing; Tom Murse, Chief Editor, LNP Media Group Cost: No charge
Presenter: Robert Frick, EdD, Providence Park Resident, Historian Cost: No charge
Your Source for Local Journalism: LNP Media Group
Leading Men: Historic Lancaster, PA During this six-session PowerPoint series, Dr. Robert Frick shares the lives and times of 22 historic Lancastrians. Grouped into six categories — Initiators, Pennsylvania’s Only US President, Ministers, Proponents, Merchants, and Artists and Inventors — the brief biographies will demonstrate the critical roles these figures played in making Lancaster great. Participants should prepare for lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. Dr. Frick’s goal is education with a smile.
Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5
Do you ever wonder what it takes to deliver award-winning local journalism and news publications? Justin Bucks and Tom Murse will discuss the history of LNP Media Group, its family of publications, and its strategy for providing extraordinary journalism in both print and digital formats. They will explain the process of publishing a newspaper each and every day — from developing stories, to seeing them come alive on the printed page, to delivering the paper to your doorstep.
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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.
According to an FBI internet fraud report, elder fraud losses topped $1.7 billion in 2021 — a 74% increase over 2020. Global losses amounted to $20 billion. The tactics used are getting cleverer, with whole industries emerging in some overseas markets for the sole purpose of committing fraud. Jen Gilburg spent most of her career in the cybersecurity industry. Thanks to her mother, who first used a computer at the age of 70, Jen has become adept at distilling complex fraud attacks down to practical and user-friendly advice. In this session, she’ll give an update on the latest fraud trends and share her most recent list of internet do’s and don’ts.
Your Digital Future: Full Speed Ahead Series
Presented by Apple Users at Willow Valley
Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any other innovation in our history. This series of lectures will discuss some of the latest advancements and their impact on our lives. Learn about using the internet safely, the digital evolution of public media, self-driving vehicles, and how computer technology is changing the way society learns and works every day.
Presenter: Ron Hedrick, President & CEO of WITF, “Proud Geek” Cost: No charge
From Cathode Ray to Flat Screen
CLASSESEDUCATION Fall 2022 |
Internet & Security: An Update
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Wednesday, September 28 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
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Wednesday, October 19 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Jen Gilburg, Vice President for Business Development, Perceptive Automata Cost: No charge
From 1955 to 1982, each Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., scores of American viewers tuned their televisions to the ABC network to watch The Lawrence Welk Show Similarly, parents and children depended on their local PBS affiliate to bring them showings of Sesame Street on specific days and times. You may still tune in to an “over the air” radio station while driving your car! Do you know that, in 2022, on-demand (streaming) viewing of public media content is expected to surpass total viewing via broadcast, cable, and satellite combined? Do you know that public media stations also enable the delivery of personalized digital learning materials to families without broadband? Come learn about the evolution of public media — from serving audiences on television screens in the home and radio in the car to serving them on digital and handheld devices on-demand.
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Self-driving cars might seem futuristic, but General Motors claims its autonomous vehicle, the Cruise, will be available in 2025! If you’ve visited San Francisco, Miami, Phoenix, Boston, or Pittsburgh, cities where such vehicles are being tested, you may have seen one already (typically in a car that has a safety driver with a steering wheel). Jen Gilburg, who leads business development for a startup that helps autonomous vehicles better navigate around pedestrians, will discuss the state of the autonomous car and shuttle bus industry, what the different levels of autonomy are, the remaining hurdles the industry needs to clear, and the benefits of a world without distracted drivers!
Wednesday, December 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Tuesday, November 15 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
MIND Look Ma, No Steering Wheel!
Presenter: Jen Gilburg, Vice President for Business Development, Perceptive Automata Cost: No charge How Technology Is Changing the Classroom & the Workplace
When the pandemic forced schools into remote learning, Pennsylvania’s Department of Education had to quickly develop an online curriculum for homebound children. Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education, Dr. Pedro Rivera, partnered with WITF and other public media outlets to use datacasting to deliver those online classes to students without internet services. In October 2020, he was appointed president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. President Rivera will discuss his vision for the college and the importance of computer technology in today’s education, business, and manufacturing environments.
Presenter: Pedro Rivera, President, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Cost: No charge
How Did We Get...? Have you ever wondered about how we came to have certain items commonly found around us, ones that we use often? This four-part series is a continuation of presentations begun in Spring 2022 related to the broad theme of “How Did We Get…?” They describe the origin, creation, and development of ordinary gadgets, games, sundries, and snack foods we use regularly, perhaps every day. Some came to us by accident, others by evolution, while still others originated through intentional, dedicated design. This series includes: At the Ballpark, At Play, In the Pantry, and In the Medicine Chest. Among the things you’ll hear about are: Cracker Jacks, Nathan’s hot dogs, Hula Hoops, crossword puzzles, Monopoly (the real story), potato chips, Oreos, sunscreen, contact lenses, Kleenex, bathroom tissue, and lots more. Many have unusual, surprising beginnings and histories.
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Local Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre
Presenter: Adam Zurn, Founder, Uncharted Lancaster Cost: No charge
Adam Zurn will fill your morning with ghost stories and tales of the macabre, sharing some of his favorite local legends and haunted myths from around the Susquehanna Valley. Visually roam the back roads of Rowenna in search of a graveyard rumored to be guarded by a werewolf. Learn the story of Mad Anthony Wayne, the Revolutionary War general who rides up and down Route 322 between Valley Forge and Erie in search of his lost bones every year on his birthday. Hear the tragic tale of a dynamitefactory explosion that killed 11 — the worst accident in Lancaster County history — and how a ghostly apparition dressed in white inhabits a dark tunnel nearby. Discover the man-eating monster that stalks the forests of Shenks Ferry, the same creature that Native Americans carved into the petroglyphs at Safe Harbor a thousand years ago. By the end of this entertaining presentation, you’ll know the real reason why many of our local public parks and cemeteries close at dusk.
We all have talents, some of which lie within the world of music. Where do they come from, and how can they be developed? How do heredity (genes) and environment (jeans) each play a part in determining musical talent? Dr. Davis Giersch will explore these and other puzzling questions about the making of great musicians.
Wednesday, October 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge
The Making of Great Musicians: Genes & Jeans
Presenter: Dr. Davis Giersch, Gables Resident Cost: No charge Fall | WillowValleyCommunities.org
Monday, October 10 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
The presenter of this session has had a lifelong love of hard-boiled detective stories, international intrigue and spy thrillers, and the dark-side-of-life tales that first appeared in pulp fiction magazines and paperback originals. Enjoy looking at the historical development of all these genres in both fiction and movies made from that fiction. Look at the incredible characters that populated detective and spy series and some interesting, offbeat characters that emerged as twists on the original iconic character-types.
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Tuesday, October 18 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Zeno was a Greek philosopher living around 450 BCE. He is best known for his four paradoxes through which he concluded that motion was impossible. How his arguments were constructed and why these were even proposed is the subject of this talk. We’ll also look at the reactions to his arguments from his contemporaries, from the Jesuits, and up to today. Math skills are not required.
Zeno of Elea & His Four Paradoxes of Motion
Tuesdays, October 25; November 1 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Dr. Cynthia Davis, SmartLife Member Cost: No charge
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PIs, Spies & (Other) Guys: Detectives, Secret Agents & Pulp Fiction Characters in Books & Films
Presenter: Dr. Roger Godin, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: $5/2 sessions
Wednesdays, October 12, 19, 26 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Vincent van Gogh: Images, Influences & Thoughts
Yet, writings by artists convey a specific type of knowledge or way of thinking about art that writings of academics and professional observers do not. To make that point, I will share three artists with you. All three painted and wrote. Their writings reflect their individual feelings about their art, the works of others, and their innermost thoughts.
During the Renaissance in Europe, artists and sculptors held rank with nobles and sophisticated scholars. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were avid writers. Peter Paul Rubens spoke five languages and traveled in the best of company. With time, and certainly in the last century, those of creative genius evolved into being considered anti-intellectual by society. The artist community was not esteemed for anything but their final outputs.
Artists Who Spoke with the Brush & the Pen
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Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum Cost: $10/3 sessions
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Wednesday, October 12 Left to himself most of his life, Vincent van Gogh wrote to convey his thoughts, to validate his existence, and to communicate with others. He hoped they would read his words. His paintings followed that same path. He painted to bring his impressions of his world to others, to give them happiness, to make them feel important. With little formal training, Vincent relied on the works of other artists for his training. He felt working from paintings hanging on the walls in the asylum during his stay at St. Remy brought him closer to the actual artists. He often wrote to his brother, Theo, about the work he was doing, as well as the surroundings in which he existed, and his musings on life. Knowing what Vincent thought opens the door to a deeper understanding of who he really was.
Pierre Bonnard: Bold, Colorful & Inspiring Wednesday, October 19
Pierre Bonnard loved color and boldness — especially red — and he loved to be inspired by his surroundings. His works and writings reflect who shared his life, where he lived, and how he felt about his life and creating. Younger than many of the Impressionists, he latched on to their understandings of color and composition and imagery. This lecture shows you exactly how he did that and how, from the inspirations of others, he became a truly unique inspiration himself. He unknowingly led the way for the modernists of the later 20th and now the 21st century.
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Charles Burchfield might not be an artist’s name that quickly comes to mind when considering American art in the mid-20th century, but he captured amazing insights on his canvases. By age 17, he had filled nearly two dozen notebooks with his thoughts, sketches, and image details. He was truly a genius who marched to his own drumbeat and brought enchanting images and thoughts to our world. Hopefully you will enjoy your time learning about him with me!
Charles Burchfield: Painter, Writer & Visionary Wednesday, October 26
If Walls Could Talk: Famous American Homes
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As one travels across the United States, many homes are easily recognizable. Presidential residences such as Mount Vernon, Monticello, Montpelier, Ash Lawn, Springwood at Hyde Park, Sagamore Hill, as well as the White House are just a few that offer fascinating views into American presidential history. However, many private residences offer a great deal of interest as well. Homes such as Fallingwater, the Castle at San Simeon, the Biltmore, the Winchester House, Taliesin, and the Amityville House are just a few of many homes that reveal much about the owners as well as the times in which they lived. Come explore 50 notable private residences that contain fascinating facts and stories.
Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired Cost: $5
Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5
Thursday, October 27 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
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How the States Got Their Names Kings and queens, Indian tribes and colonial heroes, religious feasts and imaginary islands — all of these gave the United States the names of its states. In Pennsylvania, we live in a state whose name means “Penn’s woods.” But in what state do people live among “green mountains”? Or along “cloudy water”? Or next to the “big lake”? This program offers a fun-fest of etymological trivia and a glimpse of the peculiarities of America’s colorful past.
Wednesday, October 26 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
For centuries, the planet Mars has been regarded as a possible abode for life. Serious searches for bio-signatures began in the 19th century, and continue today via telescopic investigations and through orbiting and landed missions. While early work bordered on fantasy, modern scientific inquiry emphasizes the search for chemical signatures of life in the soil and rocks at the planet’s surface, and the search for biomarker gases in the atmosphere — especially methane. In this talk, we will discuss experiments conducted by landed spacecraft, ranging from the Viking Life Science Experiments in 1976 to the current Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. We will also touch on the types of terrestrial organisms that could prosper on Mars today.
Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5 MIND
The Search for Life on Mars: What Have We Learned from Rovers?
An Alaskan Tragedy: The Christopher McCandless Story
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Monday, November 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Wednesday, November 2 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Presenter: Michael Mumma, PhD, Senior Scientist Emeritus, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, North Resident Cost: No charge
On September 6, 1992, three moose hunters made their way through the Alaska woods near Denali National Park. They came upon the rusty frame of a city bus with the writing “Fairbanks City Transit System,” which was used as shelter for hikers and hunters. Inside the bus, they found the decaying body of 24-year-old Christopher McCandless. The discovery prompted many questions about this young man, leading to a top-selling book by Jon Krakauer entitled Into the Wild. In 2007, it was followed by a movie of the same name starring Emile Hirsch. Who was Christopher McCandless? And why this great curiosity on the part of many people, resulting in the rusted bus being relocated to the Museum of the North, a portion of the University of Alaska? Come to experience a fascinating adventure.
Dictators Threaten World Peace & the United States in World War II (1931 – 1945) This course will give a panoramic view of the political, military, and economic history of the United States during World War II. The beginning and the end of the war will be discussed, as well as the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Dr. Ferro will share what he learned from a month in Germany in April 2022, when he visted World War II sites including Berlin, Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Dresden, Nuremberg, and Munich.
Marie Curie: A Life’s Journey — Warsaw to Stockholm
Wednesday, November 16 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
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Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge
Presenter: Dr. Greg Ferro, Former Educator Cost: $5/2 sessions
An earlier presentation — The Curie Women: Marie, Irène, Ève — described the works of a famous mother (Marie) and her well-known daughters. This presentation is a more detailed account of the mother’s life and work. Marie Skłodowska-Curie was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes, and the only to be awarded two of the prizes in different sciences — physics and chemistry. Born in Warsaw, Poland, she graduated with honors from the Sorbonne in Paris — two master’s degrees (mathematics and physics) and a doctorate with distinction in physics, the first woman doctorate in a physical science from that institution. The latter work and its related research brought her to Stockholm twice for the Nobel Prize ceremonies. This presentation describes Marie Curie’s personal life and professional career, each replete with triumph and sorrow. The scope of her work in the laboratory and in service to France will be considered. Although her research and outreach made her an international celebrity, she did not seek the limelight. Albert Einstein, a treasured colleague, said of her, “Marie Curie is, of all celebrated beings, the only one whom fame has not corrupted.”
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Tuesday, November 29 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5
Monday, December 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Wednesday, November 30 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cultural Center Theater
The Moon is easily viewed on almost all clear days and nights of the year, and we watch it change shape throughout each month. Why do we have eclipses? And why don’t they happen more often? Take an in-depth look at the properties of the Moon. Lunar motions will be described — including the Moon’s orbit, phases, and eclipses — as well as the Moon’s influence on Earth tides. Theories about the origin of the Moon are explained with evidence for the most widely accepted view.
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In the early 1950s, Richard Hooker of Trenton, New Jersey graduated from Cornell Medical School and was drafted into the Korean War. He was assigned to the 8055 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, better known as MASH. Following the war, Mr. Hooker related his experiences in Korea by writing a book, MASH, A Novel About Three Army Doctors, published in 1968. The book gave life to Hawkeye Pierce, Trapper John, Hot Lips Houlihan, Frank Burns, Radar O’Reilly, and the rest of the gang. It later became an inspiration for the 1970 film followed by a hit television series two years later. The TV series ran for 11 years and was nominated for over 100 Emmy Awards, winning 14. Now, M*A*S*H is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Learn about the cast and some of their most memorable performances.
Presenter: Rick Abele, Former Educator, Amateur Astronomer Cost: $5 50th Anniversary Celebration: M*A*S*H
Monday, October 10 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
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Sandworm Russian hackers penetrated Ukraine businesses, radio and TV stations, and government agencies, making them unusable by Ukrainians. Those hackers also released the most destructive malware in history. This happened in 2014. Today, Russian hackers are attacking again, and Ukrainian hackers are fighting back, even into Russia. hear the story.
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charge TECHNOLOGY&COMPUTER Computer & Technology Classes Register using Event Registration. New Intranet Sid will present his personal approach to using the new Resident Intranet features. Early registrants will be sent an email asking for questions about new intranet matters they would like covered in the class. The class will then focus on those questions, first received, first covered. Please verify you have a current email address in the online Resident Phone Directory.
Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge
Tuesday, October 18 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Friday, October 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
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MIND Gmail 101 Gmail has a myriad of features and settings to make one become more productive. We’ll explore some of these, specifically, the various features of creating an email, searching emails, organizing emails as labels, autoadding an event and task from an email to a calendar and shortcuts, adding and organizing contacts, and a few key features of the Gmail setting. The focus will be using Gmail on a computer and not on mobile devices.
Presenter: Jay Shah, North 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 is shown. 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.
Monday, November 7 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
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Tuesday, November 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Education Room
TECHNOLOGY&COMPUTER
Just the Basics
This is a class where you can bring your own computer, if possible, or just come and listen! We’ll discuss lots of basic information, especially on updates, router recycling, and the Willow Valley Intranet. Bring your own questions!
Presenter: Cathy Thorn, Gables Resident Cost: No charge
YouTube 101 What is one billion? What is one billion hours per day? That is how much viewing is done on YouTube around the world every day. In this overview, we’ll show you the variety of videos people watch on YouTube! We’ll talk about how to view them comfortably, how to download (and edit) them, and how to share them with others. We’ll also discuss how to create, upload, and share your own videos with others. Though you can make money on YouTube, we will not explore how to do that in this session.
Wednesday, October 26 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident Cost: No charge
Information Central Sid will present an overview of the key features of Information Central, the Computer Club home page on the Resident Intranet. Early registrants will be sent an email asking for questions about Information Central issues they would like covered in the class. The class will then focus on those questions, first received, first covered. Please verify you have a current email address in the online Resident Phone Directory.
Some of us may recall being glued to the radio as youngsters, listening to shows like The Lone Ranger and even hearing the nightly news broadcasts with our parents. The good news is that your days of audio enchantment need not be over. If you like to learn and be entertained at the same time, the world of podcasts may be for you.
We have included a link at the top of Information Central (the Computer Club icon on the Resident Computer Kiosk home page) for the names of contacts in each community. Need computer help? If you’re looking for assistance with a computer issue, visit the Resident Kiosk, Computer Club (Information Central), and note the entry at the top of the page. Would you like to teach a class as part of the Computer Club’s continuing training for residents?
Tuesday, December 13 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Theater
Managing Your Modem & Router
Presenter: Dale Johnson, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge
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Contact Chuck Smith: csmithii@aol.com.
There are over two million podcasts available on almost every conceivable subject. Learn about the technical aspects of how to find and listen to podcasts. Podcast technology is easy to use, and they are almost all free. We will pull from this quickly growing area of technology to sample and recommend some wonderful podcasts representing a wide variety of genres and tastes.
Wednesday, December 14 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Computers, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and electronics of all types are dependent on connecting to the internet. How does your home network work? This class will provide modem, router, and network basics. You’ll also learn troubleshooting techniques you can use when your home network isn’t working correctly.
PC Housekeeping Sid will present his personal approach to keeping his Windows 10 computer running smoothly. Early registrants will be sent an email asking for questions about PC housekeeping matters they would like covered in the class. The class will then focus on those questions, first received, first covered. Please verify you have a current email address in the online Resident Phone Directory.
Introduction to Podcasts
Tuesday, November 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge Need help with Event Registration?
Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge
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Basics of Making a Slideshow
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Want to make a slideshow from your digital pictures? It’s easy. This overview will get you started. We’ll discuss the objectives (vacation pictures, special events, and telling a story), the components (pictures, videos, transitions, effects, and music), and the programs you can use (Windows 10 or 11, Photoshop Elements, PowerPoint, and Photopia Creator).
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Monday, September 19 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Pulling together themes from several previous Renaissance photography classes, we’ll explore ways to transform snapshots and quick landscape photos into pictures worthy of wall hanging — or maybe the Camera Club’s popular traveling exhibits. We’ll examine better balance and proportion, shapes and sizes, creative and classical composition, dramatic light, storytelling, color (or not), and focus, all through images drawn from Camera Club members’ photos. We won’t dig too deeply into any one approach, but breifly survey all of the techniques that can easily be applied to lift a photo from the ordinary to eye popping.
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Artful Photography
Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge
Monday, October 3 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Most of us use Android-based cell phones, which include the Google Photos app. This app automatically stores your new cell phone photos in the cloud, thus making them available on all your devices. Learn how to use Google Photos to organize your photos by time and date. It’s likely you also have pictures taken with other cameras or scanned from prints. See how to add these photos to Google Photos too. The process of creating albums to further organize your pictures will be demonstrated, as well as how to share these albums with friends and family.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Tuesday, October 11
Introduction to the Google Photos App
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Dressing for the Photographer
Instructor: Ron Dillon, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge
Thursday, November 3 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Instructor: Carolyn Bausinger, Lakes Resident Cost: No charge
Many of us can determine the approximate age of 20th century photographs based on clothing, hairstyles, and other identifying clues, but we find 19th century photographs to be a mystery. Primarily, this is because we are unfamiliar with the many different types of photographs — daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, cartes de visite, and cabinet cards — used during the early decades of photography, as well as the clothing and hairstyles of that era. In this program, you will learn simple ways to date and identify early photographs, as well as the styles of clothing worn during each decade. This will allow you to narrow the date of a photograph to a very few years, which will also help to identify the people in the pictures.
EVENTSSPECIALWELLNESS EXPOHEALTH2022&FITNESSThursday,September15 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Upper Level 57 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Book Signing: Growing Bolder: Defy the Cult of Youth, Live with Passion and Purpose (Theater Hallway)
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Presentation: Climbing Beyond Our Limits (Theater)
1:55 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Celebration of Athletes (Theater) Door prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the event. You MUST be present to win.
Marc Middleton’s book will be available for purchase and signing following his presentation. ($20 cash or billed to your account)
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Informational Booths (Art Gallery, Ballroom, Education Room) 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Healthy Food Samples & Nutritional Information by Culinary Services (Art Gallery) 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eagle Road Produce (Upper Level) 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Food Trucks: Bruno’s Hoagies, Grappling Crab Shack, The Pretzel Place (Upper Level)
11:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. WV Tappers presenting La Bamba (Theater)
Do you want to make the rest of your life the best of your life? Marc Middleton shares how our belief system sabotages our dreams and undermines our ability to bounce back from life’s many challenges. Using real-life examples of ordinary people living extraordinary lives, Marc reveals how to change the self-limiting mindset that most of us have about aging and provides the keys to living active, passionate, adventurous lives well into our 80s, 90s, and even 100s.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. JCM Band (Lower Level) 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Presentation : You Can Change the Way You Age: The Art of the Comeback (Theater)
Marc Middleton, Growing Bolder Founder & CEO
Lori will deliver a positive and uplifting message of self-empowerment — that we can work through the barriers we all face in life as we age, and climb beyond our own preconceived limitations. She will also share her photos and stories from all Seven Summits climbs, video clips and journal readings from Everest, and a surprise climbing gear entrance. We can reach for the stars at any age if we just believe and are bold enough to follow our dreams.
1:40 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. WV Tappers presenting Old Time Rock & Roll (Theater)
Merchandise will be available for purchase, with cash or credit card, from some vendors. of
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Lori Schneider, Empowerment Through Adventure LLC
Healthy Lifestyle Retreat Release, Renew, Revitalize — designed for you, by you! Get ready to experience an energetic shift creating clarity, purpose, and a joy-filled life, guided by Charisse Marei and Debi Dunn. Learn creative techniques through guided journaling to develop your personal story style in your very own Timeless Keepsake book. Increase vitality through gentle seated and moving meditations. Release old thought patterns to create conscious habits for healthier living. Renew your sleeping sanctuary by learning how to rearrange your space with purpose. The cost of this daylong retreat includes a reusable and sustainable canvas tote, your Timeless Keepsake journal, all other supplies needed for the workshop, and healthy snacks and lunch. Wednesday, September 28 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Leaders: Charisse Marei, BBEC, Healthy Living with Charisse Marei; Debi Dunn, MBA, Certified Wellness Coach Cost: $249/person Register: Event Registration EVENTSSPECIALWELLNESS Wellness Special Events 59 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
Fitness Hike: The Lakeshore Trail at Muddy Run Park 4 Sneaker Hike 3.8 Miles, Difficult (Small inclines, challenging terrain)
The Lakeshore Trail is a beautiful hike around part of Muddy Run Park’s 100-acre lake. There are lovely views of the water and waterfowl, as well as lots of mossy rocks. Be prepared to hike up and down small inclines with rocky, uneven footing in many areas. The park itself has 700 acres of woodlands and rolling fields. It features a campground, boat dock, observatory, splash pad, and a number of picnicking areas, playgrounds, and restrooms. Thursday, September 29 Hike 2: Thursday, October 13 Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center, 717.464.6434. Club 9:00 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Spring 9:25 a.m. Cultural Center 9:30 a.m. We will return to Willow Valley by 3:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 14 Hike
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
“Come On” Autumn Hike (North Gardens) As autumn begins, let’s say goodbye to summer and see the natural change of the season up close. We will walk through the gardens to see the flowers turning to seed, the birds flocking together to migrate, and other seasonal happenings.
Colorful Tree Hike
As autumn begins, let’s say goodbye to summer and see the natural change of the season up close in the county park. We will walk through the woods and gardens to see the flowers turning to seed, the birds flocking together to migrate, and other seasonal happenings. Please park in the parking lot located at 548 Golf Road, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
“Come On” Autumn Hike (Muhlenberg Meadow)
1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at 548 Golf Road
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
Friday, September 30 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Environmental Center (1 Nature’s Way)
The colorful fall foliage and the cooler temperatures will make for a beautiful morning walk. We will visit the overlook as we walk and enjoy everything the trees have to offer us in the fall of the year.
Monday, September 26 Hike
1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at Pavilion 11 (733 Williamson Road)
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Thursday, September 22 Hike
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
Campfire in the Park Experience a fall evening around the campfire. Enjoy time together while watching the fire burn, sharing stories, learning about the natural world, and listening to the nighttime sounds of nature. Of course, there will be time for s’mores. Bring along a chair. Park at the loop beyond the Environmental Center parking lot located at 1 Nature’s Way.
1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at North Gardens on Manor Campus
Wednesday, December 21 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet at Lancaster County Park (539 Golf Road)
Night Hike (Environmental Center)
On this first day of winter, and the day with the least amount of sunlight, come out in the morning and enjoy the sun. We will hike along the Mill Creek, through the wildflower meadow, and into the woods. The change of season will be noticeable, but there will still be flora and fauna to observe and learn about. Please park in the parking lot located at 539 Golf Road.
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
A walk in the dark to look for, listen to, and learn about the nocturnal animals. We will try to get the owls to talk to us, maybe see the shine of animal eyes, and look to the stars while enjoying the natural world at nighttime.
Tuesday, November 29 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Cultural Center Lower Level
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge Winter Solstice Hike
Monday, November 21 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Environmental Center (1 Nature’s Way)
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge Night Hike (Cultural Center)
A walk in the dark to look for, listen to, and learn about the nocturnal animals. We will try to get the owls to talk to us, maybe see the shine of animal eyes, and look to the stars while enjoying the natural world at nighttime.
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Thursday, September 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cultural Center Ballroom
Interested in taking The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing class but aren’t sure about the physical requirements? This preview session will briefly cover some of the material in the Clubhouse sessions and will demonstrate the exercises you’ll be doing. There is no physical activity in this preview class.
Thursday, September 29 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Clubhouse Sports Center Register using Event Registration.
Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge Trees
As the trees begin changing color, let’s take a closer look at each one’s uniqueness and seasonal changes. We will explore the trees from the flowers in the spring to the seeds in the fall, from the branches and buds of winter to the leaves in the summer and fall.
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
Fencing Preview
Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Clubhouse Sports Center
Instructors: Tony Poulos, Certified Fencing Instructor, Spring Run Resident; Bryan Huber, Lead Clubhouse Attendant Cost: $20 (includes instruction and the use of a foil and protective equipment)
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The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing Interested in learning the Olympic sport of fencing? This four-session class is for you. We’ll begin with a discussion of the different target areas, rules, and characteristics of the foil, épée, and sabre. You’ll learn and practice the on-guard stance and how to advance, retreat, and lunge; how to hold the foil and make touches using the basic attacks — thrusts, disengages, ripostes, and beats; and the basic foil parries used to defend the four areas of the target. You’ll also see how fencing differs from theatrical sword fighting and experience why it’s often called physical chess. There will be individual drills, exercises with other students, and special one-on-one practice with the instructor.
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Tuesday, October 25 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Nuts: The Fall Harvest Fall is the time of the year to collect nuts. Trees provide mammals, birds, and people with a variety of nuts to harvest each year. Learn to identify nutproducing trees throughout the seasons and when and how to prepare the nuts for human consumption.
Your Gut Microbiome: Friend or Enemy?
The scientific community is discovering that the chemicals these bacteria produce can have a profound influence on your physical and emotional health. This presentation will answer:
• What is the microbiota and the microbiome?
Invasives Are Not Just Plants
You host trillions of diverse microbes that live on and in your body. A large number of these are bacteria that live in your digestive tract, especially in the large intestine.
• How do antibiotics affect the gut microbiome?
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge BODY
• How can you improve the composition of your gut microbiome?
Monday, December 5 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
• How does the gut microbiome affect physical health?
Monday, October 17 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Presenter: David March, EdD and holder of a Plant Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell Cost: No charge
We have all heard about invasive plants, but animals can also be invasive. These animals are quickly overpopulating and harming the environment. Discover who they are and what we need to do about them. Some of them might surprise you.
• How does the gut microbiome affect emotional health?
• How does the diet affect the microbiome?
Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge
• How is the gut microbiome created?
The Right Shoe Willow Valley Communities is pleased to partner with Martin Foot & Ankle and The Right Shoe to ensure you have the 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 at 717.464.6434.
Thursday, October 20 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
Presenter: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)
This refresher course is for people who have completed the eight-hour AARP Safe Driving class or have taken a 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.
AARP Safe Driving Refresher
Friday, September 23 Friday, December 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Art Studio
Presenter: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)
This is the largest driving refresher course for those aged 50 and older, helping millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. This eight-hour course (divided into two sessions) discusses how the normal aging process affects vision, hearing, and reaction time, and gives you practical techniques to compensate for these changes. After taking this course, you may also be eligible for an auto insurance discount (check with your insurance carrier for details).
Tuesday, Thursday, November 15, 17 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cultural Center Education Room
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For more information, contact Chaplain Scott Johnston at 717.464.8411.
A 4 – 6 week group that discusses a variety of topics a person may experience when they lose a loved one.
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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.
Support Groups
New Resident Support Group Provides support to new Residents who are finding their transition into community living challenging. For more information, contact Barry Sipe at 717.464.8482.
Low Vision Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
Provides support to caregivers who are facing the challenge of caring for a loved one.
Parkinson’s Support Group Provides support to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. For more information, contact Stephanie Willison at 717.464.6812.
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.
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 717.490.8129.
Grief Discussion Group
For more information, contact Lindsey Rawlings at 717.490.8107.
For more information, contact Danielle Geyer at 717.464.6200.
Provides an opportunity for discussion with others who have vision impairment. For more information, contact Cori Steiner at 717.464.6803.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Session 1: September 20 – October 27 Session 2: November 8 – December 15 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Cost: No charge Register: 717.464.6434
Tuesdays September 20 – December 6 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio
Thursdays September 22 – December 8 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Instructor: Carol Still, Manor Resident Cost: No charge Fitness Classes Register using Event Registration. Fall 2022 |
Instructor: Carol Still, Manor Resident Cost: No charge Advanced Beginner Tap Class Designed for the beginner who has the basics down but wants to improve their skills. Learn the basics of tap with new steps. Great exercise for the mind and body.
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 participants have first opportunity to enroll in the class.
Performing Tap Class Learn steps to combine in dance routines. This group prepares dances for various performances throughout the year.
Wednesdays September 21 – December 7 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio
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Instructor: Carol Still, Manor Resident Cost: No charge Beginner Tap Class Designed for those who have never tapped before or have not danced for several years. Learn the basics.
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Mondays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. The Clubhouse Sports Center The Fitness Team provides a variety of ongoing classes to fit your exercise style. The following classes are free, and you do not need to register. Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center for details at 717.464.6434.
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.
This class focuses on improving the strength and flexibility of your core muscles, including the abdominals, lower back, glutes, and hips. Exercises are performed lying, kneeling, and standing. This class is appropriate for healthy beginners and intermediatelevel exercisers.
Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio
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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.
Wednesdays October 5 – December 28 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Fitness Specialty Classes
Qigong for Wellness
The Fitness Team provides Fitness Specialty Classes throughout the year, generally held in six-week sessions. These classes give Residents and Team Members the opportunity to try new and innovative activities that appeal to their abilities and desires. More information may be found on the Resident intranet, bulletin boards, and the Weekly Insider.
The smooth, graceful movements of Tai Chi are achieved through relaxation and mindfulness. This class includes a set of gentle Qigong movements for warm-up, and you will learn a Tai Chi “form” consisting of choreographed movements. Benefits include better balance, an improved immune system, and a calmer state of mind.
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Pilates Pilates combines breathing and exercise to improve core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Exercises are performed on the floor, and mats are provided. No prior experience is necessary. All levels of fitness are welcome.
This is a moderate-intensity class. Each session will tone a specific muscle group and guarantees you will see and feel results. This class is geared toward healthy, intermediate exercisers.
Targeted Toning
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio
Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Cultural Center Main Pool
In this 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.
This class is perfect for those looking for an energized, fun, competitive game of water volleyball.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Cultural Center Therapy Pool 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!
Joints in Motion
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North Pool Deep Water Volleyball
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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.
Aquatics Classes
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
Aquacize Treat yourself to a workout for the whole body. Exercising in water decreases stress on your joints. Improve your cardiovascular fitness and strength with this workout of moderate-to-high intensity.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Cultural Center Main Pool Arthritis Aquatics
Enjoy a great game of beach ball water volleyball with the extra challenge of the deep water pool. Flotation belts are provided.
Competitive Water Volleyball
Tuesdays & Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North Pool
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Cultural Center Main Pool Deep Water Aerobics
Enjoy this moderate- to high-intensity deep water workout using a flotation belt. Improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance by using the resistance of the water to enhance the intensity of your workout.
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Rehabilitation Services in Your Community 900 Willow Valley Lakes Drive 717.464.6861 The Cultural Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Center 675 Willow Valley 717.464.6397Square The Glen Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Caring, trusted rehabilitation right here in your community. Visit or call either location to learn more. Willow Valley Communities offers a full range of outpatient rehabilitation services on the Manor and Lakes Campuses. Our team of therapists works closely with your physician to develop tailored treatment plans to reach your goals. With several locations at Willow Valley Communities, it’s easy to access high-quality, honest care. We are happy to service your over-the-counter hearing aids! Dr. Eck is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care based on your individual needs. North Community 600 Willow Valley Square Lancaster, PA 17602 integrityhearing@willowvalley.org717.464.6411 Main Office 73 Fall 2022 | WillowValleyCommunities.org
AUGUST Pg. 30 2022/2023 Fulton Theatre Season Preview 11 SEPTEMBER Pg. 6 Sprechen Sie Deutsch II 38 6 Sprechen Sie Deutsch IV 38 7 Painting Salon 21 8 Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshop 23 10 – Nov 3 Art Gallery: Gregory Blue, Oil 19 12 Lunch & Learn: When America Hit the Road 27 13 Vladimir Spivakov Plays & Conducts Vivaldi, Albinoni…15 15 Health & Fitness Expo 57 16 The Trial of Socrates: Fact, Fiction, Reality & Myth 33 19 A Barrel of Laughs: Lucille Ball 38 19 Basics of Making a Slideshow 55 19 Trees 63 20 Clay Holiday Tree Workshop 22 20 Vivaldi: The Red Priest 39 20 Great Songs by Great Lyricists of Broadway Musicals 39 20 Balance Class 67 20 Performing Tap Class 67 21 Fall Mosaic 26 21 Writing a Memoir & Why You Might Consider One…36 21 Lincoln Highway Through Lancaster County 39 21 Declarer Play 39 21 Facebook 101 40 21 New Intranet 51 21 Beginner Tap Class 67 22 “Come On” Autumn Hike (North Gardens) 61 22 Fencing Preview 63 22 Advanced Beginner Tap Class 67 23 The Right Shoe 65 26 Solving a Mystery at Westermarkt 20, Amsterdam 40 26 “Come On” Autumn Hike (Muhlenberg Meadow) 61 27 Zentangle: Up, Up & Away! 25 27 Leading Men: Historic Lancaster, PA 40 28 Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo — The Works 15 SEPTEMBER Pg. 28 Your Digital Future: Internet & Security — An Upd. . . 41 28 Healthy Lifestyle Retreat 59 29 Needle Felted Pumpkins 22 29 Fitness Hike: The Lakeshore Trail at Muddy Run Park 60 29 Equipment Fitting (for The Sport of Fencing class) 63 30 Wine Barrel Hanger Workshop 22 30 Your Source for Local Journalism: LNP Media Group 40 30 Campfire in the Park 61 OCTOBER All month Art Gallery: Gregory Blue, Oil 19 3 Five Great Operas Everyone Should Know 34 3 Artful Photography 55 4 Painting Salon 21 4 Let’s Tangle Blue 25 5 6 Guitars 6 5 Watercolor Painting of France Workshop 24 5 Movie: The Poseidon Adventure 29 5 Targeted Toning 70 6 How Did We Get…? 43 6 The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing 63 7 Zubin Mehta Conducts Saint-Saëns, Chopin… 15 10 Socrates Café: Stoicism 31 10 Local Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre 43 10 Sandworm 51 11 Great Decisions: Industrial Policy 32 11 The August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse 36 11 Dressing for the Photographer 56 12 The Making of Great Musicians: Genes & Jeans 43 12 Vincent Van Gogh: Images, Influences & Thoughts 45 13 Bridget, Joe & Friends 12 13 Mixed-Media Open Studio 26 13 Fitness Hike: The Lakeshore Trail at Muddy Run Park 60 14 Colorful Tree Hike 61 17 Lunch & Learn: Heroes of the American Civil War 28 17 Your Gut Microbiome: Friend or Enemy? 64 18 Kaleidoscope Zentangle 25 Fall 2022 Events Listed by Date
NOVEMBER Pg. 15 Your Digital Future: Look Ma, No Steering Wheel! 42 15 AARP Safe Driving 65 16 Painting Salon 21 16 Dictators Threaten World Peace & the US in WW II 49 18 – Jan 6 Art Gallery: Kevin Miller, Oil 20 18 Lunch & Learn: Singer-Songwriters 28 21 The Fabulous Fifties…or Were They? 34 21 Night Hike (Environmental Center) 62 22 Sail On 9 22 Managing Your Modem & Router 54 29 Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo — Love & Death 16 29 Marie Curie: A Life’s Journey — Warsaw to. . . 49 29 Night Hike (Cultural Center) 62 30 The Panama Canal: How It Was Built & Why It. . . 35 30 The Moon 50 DECEMBER All month Art Gallery: Kevin Miller, Oil 20 1 Common Myths We Use to Heal the Pain of Grief… 37 2 The Right Shoe 65 5 Invasives Are Not Just Plants 64 6 Painting Salon 21 7 Cultural Center Chorale 14 7 Lancaster Winter Landscape Watercolor Workshop 24 8 Cultural Center Chorale 14 12 Socrates Café: Social Media & Acts of Mass Violence 32 12 50th Anniversary Celebration: M*A*S*H 50 13 Daniel Barenboim Conducts Bach, Mozart, Verdi… 16 13 Mixed-Media Open Studio 26 13 Introduction to Podcasts 54 14 How Tech Is Changing the Classroom & the Work. . . 42 14 PC Housekeeping 54 15 Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan 10 19 The New Longevity: ROAR into the Second Half. . . 35 20 Lunch & Learn: A Swedish Treasure: ABBA 28 21 Winter Solstice Hike 62 31 New Year’s Eve Dance 18 OCTOBER Pg. 18 Zeno of Elea & His Four Paradoxes of Motion 44 18 Gmail 101 52 19 Quilling Workshop: Winter Scene 26 19 Your Digital Future: From Cathode Ray to Flat Scr. . . 41 19 Pierre Bonnard: Bold, Colorful & Inspiring 46 20 The Everly Set 7 20 AARP Safe Driving Refresher 65 21 Understanding TiVo 52 24 Talavya Tabla Ensemble 11 25 PIs, Spies & (Other) Guys: Detectives, Secret Agents…44 25 Nuts: The Fall Harvest 64 26 If Walls Could Talk: Famous American Homes 47 26 YouTube 101 53 26 Charles Burchfield: Painter, Writer & Visionary 46 27 How the States Got Their Names 47 31 Sarah Hicks Conducts Murder at the Symphony… 16 NOVEMBER 1 – 3 Art Gallery: Gregory Blue, Oil 19 1 Just the Basics 53 2 Atlantic City Boys 8 2 The Search for Life on Mars 48 3 Mixed-Media Open Studio 26 3 Canine Agility & Training 37 3 Introduction to the Google Photos App 56 4 – 17 Wall of Honor: A Tribute to Our Veterans 17 4 Movie: All Quiet on the Western Front 30 7 Veterans Day Event 17 7 Information Central 53 8 Great Decisions: Biden’s Agenda 32 8 Balance Class 67 11 – 12 Holiday Bazaar & Artisan Showcase 18 14 The Chicken or the Egg? Watercolor Workshop 23 14 Socrates Café: Climate Change: Effects & Remedies 31 14 An Alaskan Tragedy: The Christopher McCandless. . . 48 15 Bringing the Ladies to Life 13 15 Facebook 101 40 75
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