Renaissance - Fall 2024

A publication of Willow Valley Communities

America's Last Frontier: The Story of Alaska pg. 55

SPIRIT MIND BODY

Inspiring Mind, Body & Spirit RENAISSANCE

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

GENERAL ADMISSION

WILLOW VALLEY WEBCAST

SPECIAL EVENTS

ART GALLERY 3-9 10 11-14 15-20 21-23

ART CLASSES

LUNCH & LEARN

MOVIES THAT INSPIRE

LIFE OF THE MIND

ONE DAY UNIVERSITY

LIFE REFLECTIONS

EDUCATION CLASSES

COMPUTER

WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS

EDUCATIONAL WALKS & HIKES

WELLNESS EDUCATION CLASSES

SUPPORT GROUPS

FITNESS CLASSES

AQUATICS CLASSES

EVENTS LIST BY DATE

Entertainer’s Series

Enjoy four performances for just $84 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.

Acoustic Eidolon

This duo plays folk and rock favorites, as well as their own compositions, on guitjo and cello.

Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $20

Jason Lyle Black’s 100 Hits of Stage & Screen

Jason Lyle Black is an award-winning pianist, entertainer, and composer whose combination of music, comedy, and audience interaction has won him fans worldwide.

Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Ticket price: $22

Bachelors of Broadway

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring and thrilling melodies in contemporary three-part vocal harmony, and this is what you’ll see.

Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $25

Frisson: A Classic Christmas

Frisson features classical music’s rising stars, most of them recent graduates from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, Yale School of Music, and The Juilliard School.

Tuesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $21

Cultural Center Theater Reservation Request Form

NAME:

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

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SEATING PREFERENCE:

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

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

NAME:

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

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SUBSCRIPTION

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Acoustic Eidolon

Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Jason Lyle Black’s 100 Hits of Stage & Screen

Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Bachelors of Broadway

Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Frisson: A Classic Christmas

Tuesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Series Price Number of Series

$84

Number of Tickets

$20

$22

$25

$21

Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office by September 6, 2024. Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

STAGE

Cultural Center Theater Guidelines

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

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

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

• If you would like to attend a show but do not have a ticket, call the box office at 717.464.6433 to check availability. Typically, tickets are returned the day of the show, and you may come to the ticket window to purchase a ticket.

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

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

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

• Turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices.

• No flash photography.

Acoustic Eidolon

Featuring Joe Scott on double-neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello, Acoustic Eidolon has graced stages around the world, captivating audiences with their “new acoustic” sound that blends Celtic, Latin, folk, and world music influences.

Their original sound is created by mixing their diverse musical backgrounds and unusual instrumentation— including the one-of-a-kind double-neck guitjo, a 14-stringed instrument of Scott’s design. He has developed his style and technique, playing both necks simultaneously. Classically trained cellist Alkire is recognized internationally for her stunning tone, impeccable playing, and taking the cello places it’s never been before.

What started as a musical journey between kindred spirits blossomed into marriage in 2001. The result is a coupling of intricate and passionate music with genuine and engaging stories of their lives, from the struggles to the triumphs.

Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $20

Register: Reservation Request Form

Jason Lyle Black’s 100 Hits of Stage & Screen

Jason Lyle Black is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and entertainer whose clever charisma and musical ingenuity has won fans all over the world. In his show From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits of Stage & Screen, he takes audiences on a fast-paced, thrilling journey through 100 iconic songs from a wide variety of sources—from The Phantom of the Opera to Pirates of the Caribbean, from Les Misérables and Star Wars to Queen and AC/DC, and more!

Hailing from Livermore, California, Black has earned recognition worldwide through numerous appearances on radio and TV, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Enjoy his unique creativity and charm at the piano as he weaves comedic stories with some of the best-known songs of our time.

Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $22

Register: Reservation Request Form

Bachelors of Broadway

Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from some of the greatest hits of all time, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony—you’ve got a ticket to Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre. This three-man act breathes new life into vintage classics from the golden age of Broadway and also elevates contemporary favorites, performing lush symphonic arrangements of songs from Wicked, Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Miss Saigon, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, Les Misérables, and many others. Starring some of New York City’s top theatrical talent, you’ll love this fresh take on audience favorites that has captivated millions of listeners worldwide.

Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $25

Register: Reservation Request Form

Frisson: A Classic Christmas

Often called the world’s tiniest orchestra, Frisson is comprised of just 11 musicians—a mix of seasoned professionals and the brightest rising stars of the classical world, many of them recent graduates of The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and other prestigious institutions. The group has performed extensively across the United States and at The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts.

Frisson’s A Classic Christmas is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays! This program features classical and holiday favorites, including selections from The Nutcracker, Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, A Christmas Jazz Suite, and more. The entire audience will get into the holiday spirit as the show finishes with a sing-along of traditional Christmas carols!

Tuesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $21

Register: Reservation Request Form

General Admission

Register using Event Registration.

Cultural Center Chorale

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

Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Willow Valley Webcast

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

Tickets are just $5. Register using Event Registration.

Exhibition On Screen: Matisse from MoMA & Tate Modern

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Tate Modern’s record-breaking show The Cut-Outs explored the final chapter of Henri Matisse’s career, when he began “carving into color” to create his signature works. Filmed at both museums, this behind-the-scenes documentary shows the preparation and exhibition of the artist’s simple but sophisticated cutouts, with special attention given to MoMA’s conservation of Matisse’s piece The Swimming Pool

Beautifully filmed footage of the exhibition is woven with Matisse’s biography and sequences featuring Tate director Nicholas Serota, MoMA director Glenn Lowry, jazz musician Courtney Pine, ballet dancer Zenaida Yanowsky, and other special guests.

Friday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Zubin Mehta Conducts Concertos by Vivaldi, Mozart & Beethoven with Buniatishvili

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Zubin Mehta, accompanies trumpeters Ram Oren and Yigal Meltzer, clarinetist Ron Selka, and pianist Khatia Buniatishvili on three very different concertos.

First is Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C Major, originally intended to highlight 18th century trumpeters’ virtuosity. Their instruments had no valves or holes, forcing musicians to rely upon supple embouchure and mastery of the harmonic series. Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major was also composed for a different kind of instrument: a basset clarinet, whose range extends down to low C. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, premiered in 1795 with the composer himself as soloist.

Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 54 for full details.

A Bu in Paris

As a child, a sense for improvisation drew A Bu away from his classical training and toward jazz. By the time he was a teenager, he was touring festivals and winning competitions, including the prestigious Montreux Jazz Solo Piano prize, and since then, he has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock for International Jazz Day on several occasions.

Here, at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, Bu demonstrates just how special he is. An extreme delicacy balances with blistering speed and lyricism at the center of his playing style, influenced by French pianist Michel Petrucciani. Bu plays two of Petrucianni’s compositions and a selection of his own, including a gorgeous dedication to his girlfriend.

Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 54 for full details.

Exhibition On Screen: The Artist’s Garden— American Impressionism

In 1886, French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel brought a selection of Impressionist paintings to New York, changing American art forever. American artists flocked to Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet, and cheered the French new wave of painting outdoors. While Europe recoiled against the work of Monet, Degas, and Renoir at this time, America embraced it and created a style of Impressionism all its own.

As America steamed into the Industrial Age, its Impressionists held on to their love of gardens and the desire to preserve nature. Traveling to studios, gardens, and iconic locations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and France, this mesmerizing film is a feast for the eyes.

Wednesday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 27 minutes

Sir Simon Rattle Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin & Mussorgsky

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the New Year with a particularly festive concert each year. Here, they chose Simon Rattle and powerful, universally acclaimed Russian music, including Polovtsian Dances and Second Symphony by Alexander Borodin, the prelude to Rimsky-Korsakov’s Khovanshchina, and Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. Dmitri Shostakovich’s dance from the ballet The Golden Age, which Rattle describes as “crazy music,” completes the evening as the encore.

Wednesday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 54 for full details.

Special Events

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Finding New Magic in Your Life

This conference-style gathering for Willow Valley Communities Residents and their friends offers:

• Six hours of great presentations spread over two days

• Coffee and refreshment breaks

• A reception where you can meet and interact with the speakers, with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar

Learn How to Reimagine & Refocus Your Life—And Why It Is So Important Regardless of Age

Wednesday, September 18

Over time, lives get knocked out of whack: couples become singles, old friends disappear from our lives and new friends enter, and, maybe, we become ill and hopefully recover. These are only some of the challenges we face. By taking the time to reimagine and refocus our lives, we can instill new purpose and vitality in them regardless of our circumstances. Learn how to use two new tools to do so, the Battery Tracker and the Community Profiler. If we take action now, statistics say we’ll live longer, we’ll enjoy our relationships more, people who could benefit from a relationship with us will find us more available, and the rest of our lives will be more exciting, fulfilling, invigorating, and never, ever boring!

Presenter: Tammi Brannan, The Blueprint Process, Corvallis, OR

Helping people understand their life’s purpose in a changing environment.

BlueprintProcess.com

How To Review & Tune Your Support Networks

Wednesday, September 18

We all have extensive support networks that we’ve built throughout our lives, but simple issues can turn into major problems when they don’t work right. Through this presentation, you will gain a better understanding of your support networks and learn how to identify (and fix) their weak spots so you can feel secure knowing they will support you when you need them most. You will also learn how to create a support network document to share with the important people in your life.

Presenter: Glenna Crooks, Author of The NetworkSage , Philadelphia, PA

Helping people understand and revise their personal support networks. GlennaCrooks.com

The Legacy Project: Tell Your Story… Your Way

Thursday, September 19

Did you ever want to know more about your grandparents or great-grandparents, but stories about their lives just aren’t available? Consider that your heirs might feel the same way. Four experts will share their innovative techniques that make it easy for you to craft stories your heirs will want to discover: (1) Telling Stories with Photos, (2) Creating a Series of Short Podcast-Like Stories in Your Voice, (3) Using the Written Word to Create Your Memoir, and (4) Creating a Living Celebration of Your Life and Why You Should Do It NOW! You will also learn how to capture stories, even from the memory impaired, as well as how to make them more interesting and compelling.

Presenters:

Bonnie Shay, Mariposa Photo Organizing, Chicago, IL

Telling your story through photos. MariposaPhotoOrganizing.com

Don Helin, Author, Lancaster, PA

Author of nine thriller novels. DonHelin.com

Ray Loewe, The Luckiest Guy in the World, LLC, Lancaster, PA

World traveler, storyteller, podcaster. TheLuckiestGuyInTheWorld.com

Alexandra Koys, Founder of Lighten, Chicago, IL

Helping people create extraordinary celebrations of life. LightenArrangements.com

Wednesday, September 18

12:30 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks

1:30 p.m. The Legacy Project Overview

2:50 p.m. Reimagine & Refocus Your Life

4:00 p.m. Review & Tune Your Support Networks

5:15 p.m. Hors d’oeuvre Reception (Optional)

Thursday, September 19

8:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation

9:00 a.m. Tell Your Story Using a Written Memoir & Tell Your Story Using Photographs

10:50 a.m. Tell Your Story (the Celebration of Life) & Tell Your Story in Your Voice

12:30 p.m. Conference Ends

Wednesday, September 18

12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 19

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: $30 (Presentations)

$80 (Presentations & Hors d’oeuvre Reception)

Holiday Bazaar & Artisan Showcase

You won’t want to miss the carefully curated array of artisans who have been selected for the 2024 Holiday Bazaar and Artisan Showcase. With over 65 vendors—offering everything from Resident quilts and woodwork pieces to local treats and handmade crafts and gifts—there is sure to be something for everyone, just in time for the holidays.

There will be a bus running on each campus throughout this event.

Friday, November 8

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level

Registration is not necessary for this event.

Veterans Day Event

Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day honors all veterans, living or deceased, who served our country honorably during war or peacetime. It provides a special opportunity to thank our living veterans, and while Willow Valley has done this through the uplifting messages of speakers in the past, this year we will highlight their service in another way—through music.

In addition to awarding our veterans Quilts of Valor, Willow Valley will present a memorable musical tribute sure to elicit pride in our country and a nostalgia for bygone eras. Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes and U.S. Army Chorus (ret) MSG Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone, will perform a program of vocal selections honoring our nation’s veterans, including favorites by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Duke Ellington.

Talamantes, a prolific and versatile vocal artist, and Wilkerson, after 29 years of musical service to our country, perform regularly on operatic stages and in concert halls and recital salons across the nation. We are very fortunate to have these talented performers join us. Come be inspired through the power of music this Veterans Day!

Monday, November 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Murder on the Menu

Written by Bill Hand | Licensed by Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, CO

Unravel the clues to this mystery and engage your inner detective in this fun whodunit produced by the Willow Valley Players and performed by Willow Valley Residents! Your hostesses and co-producers are Tina Anderson and Nancy Butler, who promise a delightful feast of twists and turns, complemented by a delicious culinary experience prepared by Chef Katie.

Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face first into his mashed potatoes, revealing a knife in his back. Luckily Dr. Bullfinger, an overeager, newly elected county coroner, was dining at the same restaurant and is eager to lead an investigation… and give herself a career boost in the process!

It’s hard to say who did it considering everyone has a motive: Reginald, heir to the business? Major, who wrote the company’s best seller but hasn’t received his royalties? Alexis, four-time widow of husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute nephew, Bernie, from the mail room? Or Eileen Morrow, a backstabbing attorney?

Choose one.

Wednesday, November 13

Thursday, November 14

4:30 p.m. (Hors d’oeuvres)

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Dinner & Show)

Cultural Center Ballroom

Cost: $48/person

Menu

Hors d’oeuvres

Salad

Arcadian mix with apples, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, gouda, etc.

Chicken Marsala

Braised Short Ribs

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts with Baby Carrots

Apple Crisp à la Mode

Cash bar serving beer and wine.

New Year’s Eve Dance

This year we will ring in the New Year for the 40th time at Willow Valley Communities. To celebrate this milestone, we will go back to the 1980s, when it all began. Let’s dress like we did in the ’80s and bring the bright colors and dance into 2025. Music will be provided by DJ Bill. Although the theme of the dance is the ’80s, he will play a variety of music and take your requests. So whether you are a ballroom dancer, a line dancer, or you just like to move to the music, there will be something for you.

Tuesday, December 31

9:00 p.m. – Midnight Cultural Center Ballroom

Cost: $10

Janice Frederick, Pastels

Garden Apartments Resident

Building blocks, crayons, paper, and paint were Janice’s favorite companions as a child, when she took art lessons on Saturdays. While working toward an architectural degree, she never failed to take an art class every chance she could. Then, during her career as an architect and general contractor, she also worked on commissioned portraits.

Janice continued her art education through post-graduate classes in painting, art history, and portraiture at The Art Students League in Midtown Manhattan as well. Taking workshops with well-known artists such as Daniel Green, Richard Mckinley, Mary Whyte, Ellen Cooper, and others gave her new perspectives for her own work.

Since leaving the building industry to paint full-time, Janice has worked on portraits and still-life paintings in her studio and participated in plein air competitions, capturing landscapes, urban landscapes, and boats in many harbors. Her work has garnered awards in portraiture, still-life, and urban landscapes and has been included in private collections across the United States and internationally.

JaniceFrederick.com August 16 – September 26

Susan Getty, Acrylics

As a pilgrim in art and in life, Susan considers each of her paintings an opportunity for exploration and experimentation. Inspired by her own travels and the innovative spirit of the Post-Impressionists and Expressionists, she works in acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels. Her desire is to understand form and color and to create an emotional connection with the viewer through both her abstract and representational work.

Susan studied studio art at Messiah College, graduating in 2007. She and her very supportive husband live near Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and she has exhibited work in the wider Harrisburg area since the late 1990s.

SusanKGetty.com

September 27 – November 4

Barbara J. Hart, Oils

Lakes Resident

Barbara explores the nuance of skies and horizons in her work, believing these visual icons capture the essence and reaffirm the importance of landscape to our natural world. Empty fields, a stand of trees, a country road—through simplicity and color, she gives them a new perspective, painting a tapestry of color and moods that reflect the serenity of coastal and rural vistas.

To Barbara, painting is a celebration of life, the landscape, and the natural world. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited throughout the United States and in Europe, and they are held in many private and public collections.

BarbaraJHart.com

November 11 – January 3

Art Classes

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

Open Studio Hours

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

Class Cancellation Policy

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

Beginner Watercolor

Enjoy four weeks of painting with watercolor. Whether you are beginning to paint in watercolor or “beginning again,” this class is for you! Class meets every other week to allow plenty of practice time between classes. Linda will teach and demonstrate watercolor skills, including brush handling, painting various washes, mixing colors using a double primary palette, and creating textures. You will practice everything that is demonstrated and use your new skills in a simple watercolor scene each week. Enjoy learning new things, painting with other people, and creating beautiful watercolor paintings!

Thursdays, September 5, 19; October 3, 17

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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

Mixed-Media Open Studio

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

Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, September 10, 11, 17, 18

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, October 8, 9, 15, 16

Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, November 12, 13, 19, 20

Session 4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday December 17, 18, 19, 20

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $50/session

Ceramic Pumpkins

In this creative workshop, you will learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture, and join them to form a small pumpkin. Participants will use underglazes to provide color, and the instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pickup within two to three weeks.

Monday, September 16

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Donna Lashof, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $85 (supplies included)

Early to Advanced Beginner Acrylic Class

Designed with the beginner in mind, but a beginner who already has some painting experience and wants to learn more. The instructor will teach you early painting skills that are beyond the basics, including shading, blending, texture, and perspective. Paint a landscape step-by-step with the instructor.

Thursdays, September 19, 26; October 3, 10

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $70/4 sessions (supply list online)

Zentangle Florals

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, meditative art form where you create beautiful art with a pen. This will be a fun floral lesson, curvy and natural. Treat yourself to the stress-free zone of Zentangle! Non-artists are welcome.

Tuesday, September 24

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Fraktur Tulips

Fraktur, created by Pennsylvania Germans during the 18th and 19th centuries, features calligraphic text decorated with colorful birds, hearts, and flowers. The tradition has its roots in the illuminated manuscripts of medieval Europe but evolved into a distinctive part of the local Pennsylvania German culture. Today, those who appreciate this colorful folk art enjoy drawing their own designs based on the work of early fraktur artists. In this class, you will explore how they used pattern and color to create colorful tulips, select your design from a set of templates, and learn how to create a small finished piece in your own individual style. All ability levels are welcome.

Wednesday, September 25

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Emily Smucker-Beidler, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Zentangle Patterns

Pair Zentangle patterns with watercolor pencils and see amazing results with these fun and easy designs. Bring along your own watercolor pencils if you have them, and enjoy working with color this way!

Tuesday, October 1

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Flower Suncatchers

Bring spring into the fall and winter months with these beautiful, creative gems of art. Transform ordinary plastic items by painting flowers of your choice or tracing those provided by the instructor, then embellishing with translucent paint. Fun to make, uplifting to look at, and wonderful to gift. All materials are provided, and no prior art experience is needed.

Friday, October 4

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Zentangle Frame

Create a frame for your favorite quote or verse using Zentangle, a form of drawing that’s fun, relaxing, and easy to learn! No experience is necessary.

Tuesday, October 8

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Cost: $24 (supplies included)

Intermediate Drawing Class

Put your basic drawing techniques to work in this intermediate drawing class. After learning the basics of the subject each week, students will complete a full drawing using all the techniques they have learned. The class will highlight the subjects of florals, fur and feathers, landscapes, and portraits.

Fridays, October 11, 18, 25; November 1

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $80/4 sessions (supplies included)

Nantucket Baskets

The Nantucket-style basket, also referred to as a lightship basket, is made on a mold using cane and reed material. The weave is tight, with narrow spacing between the staves. The first lightship baskets were made aboard lightships stationed on the Nantucket Shoals in the mid-to-late 1800s. Deployments aboard these ships often lasted for 30 days, and crew members generally had little to do. They would bring basket bases, rims, and staves on board and do the actual basket weaving on the ship to help pass the time. The molds were originally made from old cut-up ships’ masts.

This workshop includes the necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing. The mold size will be 3"–5" with a solid cherry rim and base. It is not necessary to have basketmaking experience, but it would be helpful.

Thursdays, October 17, 24

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Bob Antonishak, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $150 (supplies included)

Modeling Paste 3D Painting

Paint Like the Masters: Bold Flowers by Georgia O’Keeffe

Learn to paint like a master artist. Georgia O’Keeffe’s famous flowers are fun and easy to paint. Impress yourself with how you can master this amazing painting. No prior art experience is necessary, and all supplies and instructions are provided.

Monday, October 21

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor

Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Using modeling paste and a wide assortment of tools (textured scrapers, plastic bottles, spatulas, palette knives, etc.), create a 3D painting. Use your imagination, or follow a pattern/stencil. You can create an actual subject or go completely abstract playing with the paste. In the first class, students will build up, draw with, play with, and move the modeling paste around on the wooden canvas (17" x 25"). In the second class, you will learn painting techniques to show all the beautiful textures and to accentuate the subject you made with the modeling paste.

Tuesdays, October 22, 29

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $70/2 sessions (supplies included)

Mosaic Pendants

Let’s break some glass to make your original pendant! Begin by choosing your base shape, and then pick your pieces from a variety of glass colors and tiles. You will learn how to cut these glass pieces with a pair of nippers (a hand tool) and lay them out to create your own design. Small, simple shapes can make a variety of designs. No experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided. At the end, you can wear your brand-new jewelry!

Wednesday, October 23

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Aya Kinoshita, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $50 (supplies included)

Introduction to Fused Glass

Unlock the vibrant world of artistic expression through this hands-on workshop! This dynamic and engaging class is designed to introduce students to the captivating art form of fused glass, providing a comprehensive journey from fundamental techniques to the creation of unique, personalized glass artworks. All necessary materials, including glass sheets, cutting tools, and safety gear, will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their creativity and an open mind. Imagination knows no bounds, and every piece tells a unique story. Unleash your artistic potential, to create beautiful creations that reflect your individual style! Pieces will be returned to you in a few weeks after the instructor fires them in her kiln.

Monday, October 28

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Kathleen Forney, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $75 (supplies included)

Mastering the Brush

Paintbrushes come in many different shapes and sizes. How do you know what to buy? And then, which brush do you use when painting to get the results you want? Learn what to buy and how to use and care for the many types of brushes.

Wednesday, October 30

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $28 (supplies included)

Ceramic Snowmen

Let your creativity sparkle this holiday season! Get ready for winter and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow crafters in this festive workshop, where you will create a memorable and personalized winter keepsake—a delightful ceramic snowman, perfect for holiday décor or a cherished gift.

Students will roll out clay to form a cylinder shape (texture is optional), make a snowman head using a ball of clay, and then add a nose, mouth, hat, and buttons to create a unique personal touch. The snowmen will slowly dry and be processed in the instructor’s home studio kiln, then be brought back to Willow Valley in approximately one month, ready for you to take home and enjoy.

Tuesday, November 5

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Burlingame, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $85 (supplies included)

Watercolor Holiday Card Workshop

In this one-day workshop, Linda will walk you through the process step-by-step to paint this winter landscape. The reference photo and all of the supplies needed will be available for you to use during the workshop. Once it is completed, you can mail this one holiday card or take it to a local printer to have them make copies and mail many! If you choose to mat your painting, mats will be available for an additional charge of $5.

Thursday, November 14

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $28 (supplies included)

Journal Making

Create a handmade journal! Bring a friend and plan for some fun and easy creativity. Lisa will demonstrate how to take cardboard and transform it into a beautiful, one-of-akind book. You’ll learn how to make a cover, create paper signatures, assemble the book with a non-stitched binding, and embellish the spine. Your completed journal will not only provide a place for you to plan, reflect, and create, but it makes an amazing gift as well!

Thursday, November 14

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Fused Glass Mosaic Bowl

Explore the craft of fused glass while creating your own vivid mosaic bowl in this class. Students will cut pieces of glass in various sizes and assemble them on a palette of black glass in a pattern of their choice. The piece will be taken to the instructor’s studio and fired twice in the kiln before being returned to you in a few weeks.

Monday, November 18

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Kathleen Forney, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $85 (supplies included)

3-Day Watercolor Workshop

A moonlit dark blue sky over a stone barn in a field is the subject of this watercolor painting. Linda will demonstrate how to paint a flat wash, textured stone walls, and a lovely depth of field. Once you register, you will receive a photo reference, a sketch that can be put onto your watercolor paper, and a suggested supply list. Bring your own supplies, or use the ones available for you to use while in class. You will enjoy learning watercolor skills, painting with other people, and creating this beautiful painting. This workshop is for artists with watercolor painting experience.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, December 4, 5, 6

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $77 (supplies included)

Lunch & Learn

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

E Pluribus Unum: How Immigration Made the United States

This program steps back from recent controversies to take a broad look at the history of immigration to the United States. From the indentured servants of the Colonial era, to the peasants of 19th century Europe, to the war refugees and high-tech entrepreneurs of today, seekers of freedom and economic opportunity have been drawn to America for more than 300 years. Collectively, they forged the unique sense of identity that is idealized—if not always honored—in the nation’s official motto, E pluribus unum, “Out of many, one.”

Monday, September 16

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired

Celebrated Islands in World History

There are approximately 900,000 islands in the world, categorized as continental, oceanic, and man-made. Within them are a select few that have made their imprint in the history books. Come along as we circumnavigate the globe visiting islands such as Corsica, Sardinia, Saint Helena, Easter Island, Robben Island, Alcatraz, the Galapagos, and the Dry Tortugas. Intertwined with these islands will be personalities such as Napoleon, Charles Darwin, Nelson Mandela, “The Birdman,” and Dr. Mudd to name a few. Update your geographic skills and revisit the famous people who visited these islands to make their distinctive mark on history.

Thursday, October 10

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Musical Rivals

Musicians are known to be collaborators, learning from each other, writing music together, forming musical groups, and inspiring each other. But sometimes rivalries form, and a fierce streak of competition emerges. Learn about some of music’s most famous rivalries: Mozart vs. Salieri, Brahms vs. Tchaikovsky, Louis Armstrong vs. Dizzy Gillespie, Brian Wilson vs. Mike Love, and Paul Simon vs. Art Garfunkel just to name a few!

Thursday, October 24

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music & Foundational Studies, HACC

10 Top Broadway Musicals

The history of Broadway dates back to a trail carved by Native Americans, later widened by Dutch settlers, then further widened by the English, who named it “Broadway.” Early theaters moved from southern Manhattan to what is today called the Theater District, and the first Broadway show, The Black Crook, premiered in 1866. Over the years, many musicals and dramas have become immortal on the Broadway stage, with names such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bob Fosse, Stephen Sondheim, Neil Simon, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Lin-Manuel Miranda becoming commonplace. Everyone has a favorite production that can recall memories and a haunting melody. Come and enjoy beautiful, inspiring music that will make your day truly special.

Tuesday, December 3

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Art Garfunkel & Paul Simon

Movies That Inspire

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

Movie: The Zone of Interest

The atrocities and horrors of the Holocaust perpetrated by the Third Reich during World War II have been presented on a very real level by numerous books and films, including Night by Elie Wiesel, Schindler’s List, and Sophie’s Choice. Now, director and writer Jonathan Glazer takes the subject into an entirely new dimension with his film The Zone of Interest. He introduces us to Lieutenant Colonel Rudolf Höss. Designated as commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp, he and his family move into a home adjacent to the camp itself. There, you are able to witness their everyday life with a backdrop of death and terror. The film has a very somber and serious mood and leaves us with a new perspective along with provocative questions. Truly, a motion picture milestone!

Thursday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Movie: Maestro

From 1958 through 1969, the name Leonard Bernstein was synonymous with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Bernstein was a conductor, composer, and pianist who excelled in classical and popular music, winning 16 Grammy Awards, 7 Emmy Awards, and 2 Tony Awards. He was truly a giant in the music industry. In 2023, the biographical romantic drama Maestro was released, produced by Martin Scorsese and written and directed by Bradley Cooper. The movie focuses on Bernstein’s many personal challenges as well as his rocky marriage to Felicia Montealegre. Come enjoy Oscar-nominated performances by Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan enhanced with tremendous music.

Thursday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol

A holiday treat! Puppetry is one of the oldest types of performance art brought to the United States by immigrants from Italy, France, and Great Britain. Modern examples include TV shows and performers such as Howdy Doody, Captain Kangaroo, Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy, and Shari Lewis with Lamb Chop, and the most successful and well-known today is Jim Henson and the Muppets.

Henson’s life included puppets from beginning to end. He made his debut with his Cub Scout troop and elementary school class. In high school, his puppets appeared on a children’s morning TV show. Later, Henson appeared on The Steve Allen Show, The Jack Parr Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show, but his big break came in 1969 with Sesame Street, featuring Big Bird, Elmo, and Oscar the Grouch. This was followed in 1976 with The Muppet Show, featuring Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. Celebrate Jim Henson by looking at his career and viewing The Muppet Christmas Carol

Friday, December 20 at 9:30 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Life of the Mind

“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” — Socrates

Socrates Café

“I know you won’t believe me, but the highest form of human excellence is to question oneself and others.”

— Socrates

Socrates Café encourages spirited discussion about issues and topics that challenge our beliefs about contemporary society and who we are as human beings. Our quest is not to arrive at answers or consensus but rather to develop more and better questions. We seek clarification of our own thinking and careful and respectful consideration of the views of others as we sift through, sort out, and attempt to arrive at new insights into the topics under discussion.

If you enjoy thinking about and questioning commonly accepted assumptions, even your own, and if you are willing to challenge the taken-for-granted authority of any position or representation of fact or truth, join us at Socrates Café.

Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Education Room on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary.

Devotion

“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.” — Henry Miller

Are there some things in your life now that receive your devotion? How do they make you feel?

Monday, September 9

Daredevils:

Gains & Losses

“I was a daredevil before, and after I lost my sight, I was the same. I loved riding bikes, scooters, and horses. I even learned to box. Muhammad Ali is my hero.” — Andrea Bocelli

What causes a person to choose extreme activities?

Monday, October 14

Children: Living in the Current World Environment

“You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.” — Kahlil Gibran

How can we help prepare children for the lives they will have?

Monday, November 11

Habits: Positive & Negative Aspects

“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” — John Dryden

How do we develop good habits and eliminate bad ones?

Monday, December 9

Great Decisions

At Great Decisions, we discuss and debate current world issues. These discussions are supported by materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. A background book may be ordered from the association’s website, and a DVD concerning the topic will 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 February through June and September through November, the Great Decisions Group meets in the Spring Run Auditorium on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

High Seas Treaty

Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities such as shipping, overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?

Tuesday, October 8

Invisible Indonesia

Despite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and an economic driver of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), why does it fly below the radar? What are current issues in U.S.-Indonesian relations, and what role can the country play in Asia?

Tuesday, September 10

Pandemic Preparedness

Looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate, and will a consensus emerge on how to manage global health challenges?

Tuesday, November 12

One Day University

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

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

The Real Story of P.T. Barnum

For more than 170 years, the name P.T. Barnum has conjured ideas of humbug and merriment, provoked thought, invited controversy, and engaged and challenged the skeptic. Although his name lives on as part of the American circus legacy, Barnum’s story begins long before he created his circus enterprise. Through the success of his American Museum in New York City, he realized that conventional ideals could be transformed through ingenuity and innovation. His pioneering spirit of promotion and his acumen for business transformed conceptions of the era, molding and defining many ideals of popular culture today.

In this fun and fascinating session, the Executive Director of the Barnum Museum, Kathy Maher, will explore Barnum’s 19th century social, commercial, political, and industrial impacts. With exclusive museum artifacts and examples from the film The Greatest Showman, she will demonstrate how P.T. Barnum inspired a new American society to reach beyond the limits of ordinary expectations—to see the world as a place of opportunity and wonder.

Presented by: Kathy Maher

The Barnum Museum

Kathleen Maher has served as Executive Director of the Barnum Museum for more than 20 years. A noted authority on all things related to Phineas Taylor Barnum, she is a frequent guest historian on the History Channel, A&E, BBC, PBS, NPR, and other outlets. Under her leadership, the Barnum Museum is focusing on new and innovative methods of experience development, integrating history, arts, storytelling, gaming, science, and technology to create a dynamic 21st century museum for the future.

Tuesday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. Length: 1 hour, 7 minutes

King Arthur: History & Legend

Was there really a King Arthur? His legend begins in Wales as the Roman Empire withdrew from Britain and was told as history by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century. He mixed legends and history to make Arthur at least sound real—just like other great literature. Written in Latin, his stories didn’t explode until they were translated into French and then spread throughout Europe by troubadours of many languages, eager to spread tales of chivalry and war to bolster the Crusades.

Join us as we explore myth, history, literature, and popular culture to find the truth behind the legend. We’ll discuss what the Holy Grail really was, where it might be today, and why the tales of King Arthur were picked up through later centuries: in Don Quixote, Parsifal, Camelot, and Monty Python’s madcap movie. What we’ll find is a potent mixture of history, myth, religion, and national pride.

Presented by:

Christopher M. Bellitto Kean University

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 10 books, including Ageless Wisdom: Lifetime Lessons from the Bible, and Editor in Chief of Brill’s Companions to the Christian Tradition. His current project is a history of humility as the lost virtue, supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar Grant.

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

Length: 1 hour

India: Past, Present & Future

No country presents such sharp contrasts as India. The country boasts a large number of billionaires, yet has the world’s largest number of people living in poverty. It has been home to the world’s most glittering empires, yet has struggled to leave its imprint on the global stage. India birthed four of the world’s principal religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—has been home to Christians since the 1st century CE, and has the world’s third largest Muslim population and a history of hospitality toward Jews. But its reputation for religious tolerance is increasingly being tarnished by religious conflict.

In this talk, Professor Vinay Lal will offer a panoramic view of the country’s past, then suggest some of the challenges it faces. Its future can be seen as a tussle between a capacious view of the country as a great civilization and a more restrictive, often xenophobic, view of it as a nation-state. How this will be resolved holds meaning not just for India but for the world at large.

Presented by: Vinay Lal University of California, Los Angeles

Vinay Lal is Professor of History and Asian American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles. His 18 authored and edited books include The History of History: Politics and Scholarship in Modern India and Of Cricket, Guinness, and Gandhi: Essays on Indian History and Culture. Lal’s abiding commitment to the idea and practice of nonviolence has been recognized by the California Legislative Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Friday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 13 minutes

Rome’s Jewish Ghetto:

History, Community & Resistance

Jewish and Italian history merged as the infamous Ghetto of Rome was “liberated” upon the ascension to the throne of King Victor Emmanuel II in 1870. Rome left behind its 1,000-year rule by the Roman Catholic Church, and the city’s Jewish community was freed from more than 300 years of house arrest. This seven-acre patch of dense urban fabric in the heart of Rome has since come to symbolize Jewish solidarity as well as the successful assimilation of a pre-diaspora migration of Jews from the Holy Land to join the patchwork of ancient Roman society.

Presented by:

Andrew Kranis

American Academy in Rome

Andrew Kranis is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome and teaches design and urbanism courses at Temple University, Penn State, the University of Arkansas, and other Rome study centers. An award-winning architectural and environmental designer, as well as a LEED-accredited specialist in sustainable architecture, Kranis also runs an architectural practice from New York City and Rome.

Tuesday, November 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour

The Rosetta Stone: What It Is & Why It Matters

In 2022, France marked the 200th anniversary of Jean-François Champollion first deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. The key, of course, was the Rosetta Stone, a bilingual Greek-Egyptian inscription discovered by French archaeologists in 1799.

How did the process unfold? What steps were taken prior to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone toward the elucidation of Egyptian hieroglyphics? Why did it take so long, even with a bilingual inscription, for someone to be able to read the Egyptian portion? In fact, what precisely is the Rosetta Stone? And if it was discovered by the French, how did it come to be housed in the British Museum in London?

Join Professor Gary Rendsburg for all this and more, including a basic tutorial in reading Egyptian hieroglyphics, as we consider one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time.

Presented by:

Gary Rendsburg

Rutgers University

Gary A. Rendsburg serves as the Blanche and Irving Laurie Professor of Jewish History at Rutgers University. His teaching and research focus on the Bible, ancient Israel and Egypt, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Hebrew manuscript tradition, and Jewish life in the Middle Ages. Rendsburg has visited all of the major archaeological sites of Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, excavated at Tel Dor and Caesarea, and is the author of seven books, including How the Bible Is Written.

Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 4 minutes

Life Reflections

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.

An Immigrant’s Story

In recent years, accusations that the United States is an “institutionalized and systemically racist” country have been leveled against this great nation. According to SouthPointe Resident Suren Rao, nothing can be further from the truth. He came to this country, worked hard, took a few risks, and was rewarded handsomely, with no regard to his ethnicity, country of origin, religion, or the color of his skin. He married the love of his life and raised a family of three daughters. His presentation describes his academic pursuits, his professional career, his family life, and the travel adventures that he pursued. He also assisted some of his close family migrating to the United States, and the fact that they all lead successful lives is a resounding testament to the fairness of this nation.

Thursday, September 26

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Suren Rao, SouthPointe Resident

National Park Ranger: A Summer of Adventure

While an Associate Professor of Social Work at New Mexico State University, Carol took a summer job as a National Park Wilderness Ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. She was the first woman ever to be given this assignment, so they let her have her two dogs with her for protection. There was no electricity, the nearest store was 10 miles away, and help from the main ranger station was 50 miles away. Find out how Carol survived in this tough position!

Thursday, October 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Carol MacAllister, Lakes Resident

Made for Cruising

Manor Resident George Myers volunteered at the Maritime Museum in Beaufort, North Carolina, and that’s where he got the boatbuilding bug. He built a pair of kayaks, his very own sailboat named Persistence, and he and his wife owned several cruising sailboats over the course of 40 years, going on many sailing trips. Twice, in 2007–2008 and 2010–2011, they actually spent six months living on board a boat. Join George and Carol to hear where they have sailed and how they enjoy the water now that they live at Willow Valley Communities.

Tuesday, November 12

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: George & Carol Myers, Manor Residents

Memoirs for Life

Don first became interested in memoirs when he arrived at Willow Valley Communities and heard the wonderful stories told by many Resident friends. He learned a memoir is a journey through your past—not an autobiography, your entire life, but a slice of life. Then, about two years ago, Don met Ray, a storyteller and expert on podcasts. Since then, they have developed legacy podcasts, a way for Residents to tell their stories and have them saved for future generations. As they developed the program, they realized a memoir can take many forms. Join Don and Ray to learn how to make your story fun and exciting for generations to come.

Wednesday, December 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Don Helin, North Resident; Ray Loewe, North Resident

Register using Event Registration.

100 Authors Who Changed the World

British novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Little did he know his statement would include writers from the times of ancient Greece and Egypt to the present day. Authors from Homer and Aesop to John Steinbeck and Ernest Hemingway to Toni Morrison, Ami Tan, and many others have influenced, if not changed, the projections of many people’s lives. This presentation will look at a list of 100 influential authors and focus on a select few and their literary influence. Come see how many have played a role in your life!

Tuesday, September 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Bridge in the 21st Century

In the ’50s and ’60s, we played four-card majors, and 1NT was 16–18. Today, it’s five-card majors, and 1NT is 15–17. Jacoby transfers and negative doubles are also integral parts of today’s game. Class will start with a 20-minute lecture, after which you will play. You don’t even need a partner, just enthusiasm and curiosity. Appropriate for all levels.

Wednesdays, September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Activity Room (September 18 & October 16 sessions in Cultural Center Education Room)

Instructor: Ben Hawn, Garden Apartments Resident

Cost: $5/8 sessions

Travels with Stephen

In Travels with Stephen, conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser shares stories from his 40-plus years in the music business, including when he conducted for the Phillies on national TV, rehearsed an orchestra on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, did interviews on QVC and HSN, and ran a 10K for the Delaware Symphony. This entertaining memoir is filled with musical and social anecdotes about his travels.

Books will be available for purchase. If you already have the book, you may bring it along for him sign.

Friday, September 20

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Stephen Gunzenhauser,

Former Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Music Director

Cost: No charge

Tree Treasures of Willow Valley: Part 2

Come hear about the fabulous trees that grace our grounds, including our most beautiful evergreen, our oldest “living fossil,” the stunning magnolia created by a Napoleon soldier, the humble American maple with eye-catching bark, and George Washington’s favorite tree. Len Eiserer presents the next chapter in his survey of our arboreal cohabitants.

Tuesday, September 24

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Len Eiserer, PhD, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

An Informal History of Rock & Roll: Part 1, An Audio & Video Journey from the Early 1950s Origins Through the British Invasion of the Early 1960s

In the 1950s, a new sound emerged in popular music, emanating from roots in gospel, jump blues, jazz, boogiewoogie, and rhythm and blues along with country music. Teenagers loved it, many adults hated it, but in the end, this quintessential American sound was here to stay.

Beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. It helped change social values. It brought African American and white American teenagers together to enjoy the music, added impetus to the civil rights movement, and provided the soundtrack to the late-1960s youth movements and anti-war protests. Many genres branched off in different directions, adding a richness to the mosaic of what simply became known as “rock music” or “rock.” We will explore numerous different artists who provided the soundtrack to many of our lives.

Wednesdays, September 25; October 2, 16, 23; November 13

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Roger Godin, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: $13/5 sessions

Avoiding the Potholes of Beneficiary & TOD Designations

Beneficiary and TOD (transfer on death) designations can control the distribution of assets upon death. If not completed correctly, they can ignore the provisions of an individual’s last will and testament and cause family dysfunction, additional delays, and increased estate settlement costs. It is critical to understand the potential harm these types of provisions can create and what to do to avoid problems.

Wednesday, September 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Christopher Kull, Senior Trust Advisor, Security National Trust Company; Stephen Gibble, Esquire, Gibble Law Offices

Cost: No charge

Around the House Once More

Look around your dwelling—in the pantry, medicine chest, laundry room, and kitchen. These places all contain consumer products of one sort or another, some relatively new and others with a long history of use. Many, if not most, are “household names,” so to speak.

Did you ever serve your children prepared baby foods? Hats off to Dorothy and Dan Gerber. Are you on a blood thinner? You can thank Dr. Karl Link, a University of Wisconsin-Madison chemist, for Coumadin. Don’t we all love Toll House cookies? Kudos to Ruth Graves Wakefield. How about Ivory soap, Crisco shortening, Prell shampoo, Crest toothpaste, and Pampers disposable diapers? These are all Procter & Gamble products, but who were Procter and Gamble? Who came up with Spam (the meat, not the annoying email kind)? Get on board for another trip around the house.

Monday, September 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

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

Cost: No charge

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.

Monday, September 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist

Cost: No charge

The Heroes of Early Flight

This PowerPoint series examines six of the early pioneers of flight: John Wise, balloonist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania; the Wright brothers, inventors; Eddie Rickenbacker, America’s World War I ace; Charles Lindbergh, the first to fly over the Atlantic Ocean solo; the last flight of the Hindenburg, Germany’s zeppelin; and Amelia Earhart, the most famous of the female pilots.

Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Robert Frick, EdD, Historian, Providence Park Resident

Cost: No charge

Amelia Earhart

Three Amazing American Artists of the 20th Century: Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein & Andy Warhol

Who are these amazing American artists? This three-part series offers intriguing details that bring them to life— who they really were and how they worked. One was born in Cody, Wyoming; one in Manhattan, New York City; and one in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. One changed his last name. One used his given name. One used the neighboring family’s last name. One was a womanizer. One married twice. One was gay. One was criticized for mindless splattering. One was accused of copying. One was perplexingly enigmatic. One was Jewish, one was Byzantine Catholic, and one practiced no religion.

All attended art schools or colleges and showed their work in New York City. One never sketched his ideas, worked alone, and never wrote or wanted to speak about his work. One used an opaque projector to transfer his chosen images onto canvases. One worked from sketches, three-dimensional objects, and photographs and then turned his art production over to studio assistants. Two artists did parodies of famous paintings. The other copied the style of an early mentor.

All three gained worldwide fame in the mid-20th century. One died in a car crash at an early age. One died in his 70s from pneumonia complications. One died unexpectedly in his 50s after a routine surgery. Whether you love the freshness of their styles or do not “like” their work, this is definitely the series designed to enlighten and entertain all of you!

Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum

Cost: $10/3 sessions

“My concern is with the rhythms of nature. I work inside out, like nature.”

”I always wanted to know the difference between a mark that was art and one that wasn’t.”

Andy Warhol, 1928–1989

Jackson Pollock, 1912–1956

Critics of Jackson Pollock—dubbed “Jack the Dripper”—derided his work as “action painting.” What brought him to his splattering form of expression where he used house paint, sand, sticks, salt, and gravel? Why are some of his creations literally falling off walls? He was a difficult man to know, even to himself, and a loner. This presentation looks into what affected his life and how his work influenced artists from his time forward. An hour with Pollock will open many doors into the life, art, and experiences of this fascinating man.

Tuesday, October 1

Roy Lichtenstein, 1923–1997

In one of his phases, Roy Lichtenstein deliberately chose to work with “low art,” also known as comic book drawings. How did that creative outlet start? Left, Drowning Girl has a serious cramp and is sinking. She doesn’t want to be rescued by a young man named Brad. Like all Lichtenstein’s work, there’s a story behind the painting—and, you are always encouraged to make up your own stories about his images. He had other phases, such as using a Monet painting of Rouen Cathedral and re-rendering it, and simplifying Monet’s haystacks. Lichtenstein was a multitalented, famous American whose two- and three-dimensional works are sure to amuse and intrigue you.

Tuesday, October 8

Sickly and bedridden as a child, Andy Warhol entertained himself for hours with comic books, movie star magazines, and listening to the radio. What in his background motivated him to recreate flowers, Campbell’s Soup cans, famous people, boxes of Brillo pads…? Critics, unable to relate to him and his works, called him the “Pope of Pop.” Lots of questions and lots of answers will be shared during this fun program about the unique and amazing Pope of Pop, a legend in his own time—and ours.

Tuesday, October 15

“I’d rather watch somebody buy their underwear than read a book they wrote.”

Celebrating Cher, the “Goddess of Pop”

In October 2022, an Italian Renaissance–style mansion located on the Pacific Coast Highway, overlooking the ocean, was listed for sale at $85 million—it belonged to Cher. The American performer had come a long way from her humble beginnings. Her father, who fought drinking and gambling problems, divorced her mother when Cher was only 10 months old. Her mother went on to be victimized by several marriages, and Cher remembers using rubber bands to hold her shoes together.

Despite these challenges, Cher went on to become a successful singer, actress, and television personality. Join us as we review her life, highlighting her terrific music and memorable film performances, including roles in Moonstruck, Mask, Silkwood, The Witches of Eastwick, and Mamma Mia

Thursday, October 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Foods: Origins, Myths & Idioms

Food is basic to our very lives. From the dawn of human history, people ate foods from relatively local sources. Over time, they shifted from hunting and gathering to establishing agriculture. The onset of long land and sea voyages brought back new foods from disparate and distant places. This presentation will not try to describe the rich (and very long) history of foods. Rather, it will focus on a select range of them, highlighting their origins, some myths, and idioms about them that enhance our language.

For example, what are the starting points for tomatoes, strawberries, Buffalo “wings,” French fries, Caesar salad, and PB&Js? Does eating carrots really improve your eyesight? Is celery truly a negative-calorie food? How did we come by food-related expressions such as “Can’t cut the mustard,” “Bring home the bacon,” “Spill the beans,” and “It’s a piece of cake”? Come along as we journey through the interesting beginnings, fables, and sayings associated with a variety of popular foods.

Monday, October 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

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

Mah-Jongg Marathon

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

Tuesday, October 8

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Leader: Mah-Jongg Club

Cost: No charge

Sprechen Sie Deutsch I

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

Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 13, 20 (no class November 6)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident

Cost: $5/6 sessions

Sprechen Sie Deutsch II

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.

Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 13, 20 (no class November 6)

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident

Cost: $5/6 sessions

Unraveling the Mystery of Mysteries

Why do mystery stories keep us reading into the wee hours of the night? Come learn about this fascinating genre and discover the answer. Learn about the history of the mystery story, the many types of mysteries, and how a mystery is formed. Carolyn will also talk about her novel The Class Assignment Is Murder—and how a real local crime inspired her to write it. Books will be available for purchase.

Thursday, October 10

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Carolyn Kleinman, Author

Cost: No charge

Are We Alone?

As sentient beings, humans have long pondered the question “Are we alone?” We now have the tools to address that question, and astronomers are acquiring the evidence needed to answer it. We will first discuss the stellar and planetary conditions that bound the opportunity for life’s emergence, with life’s history on Earth as a guide. Then we will discuss the present status of our search for habitable planets and life elsewhere. Time permitting, prospects for interstellar exchange amongst intelligent species might be touched upon.

Thursday, October 17

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Michael Mumma, PhD, Senior Scientist Emeritus, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Instagram 101

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

Monday, October 21

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist

Cost: No charge

The Wild Decade of the 1960s

Have you ever seen the movie The Graduate? Have you ever heard a song by The Beatles? Do you remember a heavyweight champ by the name of Cassius Clay? Nearly two-thirds of Americans were born after 1969, but the decade still influences us. Outside of America, the Russians built a wall, Americans landed on the moon, and for 13 days, the world held its breath during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The decade started with Kennedy and ended with Nixon as president. In between, an ordained minister by the name of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed America. What a decade it was!

Tuesday, October 22

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Greg Ferro, Former Educator

Cost: $5/2 sessions

How to Listen to Classical Music

Pre-Webcast Talks

How are we to make any sense of classical music? It comes in so many forms and styles, colors and languages, traditions and nationalities that it can be difficult to understand all its facets.

In these talks, listeners will be offered ideas on how to listen and what to listen for as they prepare for three corresponding webcasts (pgs. 12, 13, 14). We’ll also consider what messages these symphonies might be trying to convey and what performance challenges the musicians face.

These pre-webcast lectures are intended for everyone, whether or not you plan to attend the webcasts. If you have never attended a webcast, come to one of the sessions and then attend the corresponding webcast. You’ll begin to listen in a whole new way!

Zubin Mehta Conducts Concertos

by Vivaldi, Mozart & Beethoven with Buniatishvili

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 12 for full details.

Sir Simon Rattle Conducts RimskyKorsakov, Borodin & Mussorgsky

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Wednesday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m.

See pg. 14 for full details.

A Bu in Paris

Pre-Webcast Talk

Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 13 for full details.

America’s Last Frontier: The Story of Alaska

The Last Frontier. Seward’s Folly. The Land of the Midnight Sun. All three nicknames embody popular notions of Alaska, but the real story of America’s biggest and wildest state is more complex. This program explores 300 years of Alaska’s fascinating history—from the first Russian fur-trading settlements, through the booming Gold Rush days, to the modern challenge of balancing natural resource development with conservation, tourism, and the preservation of native Alaskan culture.

Thursday, October 24

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

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

The Great Villains of History

When studying certain events in world history, heroic personalities become prominent. Individuals such as George Washington, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, Thomas Edison, Florence Nightingale, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman are just a very few of these impressive human beings. On the other hand, there is also a list of individuals classified as villains to society. Ivan the Terrible, Blackbeard, Adolf Hitler, and John Wilkes Booth are just a few who have left their mark in a very negative way. Learn about some of the greatest villains of history.

Thursday, October 31

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Fun Songs from Broadway

In a previous session titled Great Songs by Great Lyricists of Broadway Musicals, the focus was on songs whose lyrics were so well written that they made the show so much more enjoyable. The lyrics were so good, so poignant, and in many cases, were sheer poetry. Some of the songs also had the ability to amuse the listener. For this session, the song selections will invoke a smile, chuckle, giggle, or even laugh. Included are comments about any of the following: the show, song, context, performers, lyricists and composers, and any fact or factoid to enhance the experience.

Thursdays, October 31; November 14, 21

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Gary Lippe, Vistas Resident

Cost: No charge

Celebrating 50 Successful Years: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

The American Civil War has long been a prime focus in American literature, with authors such as Stephen Crane, James McPherson, Bruce Catton, and Shelby Foote taking us back in time to when the future of the nation would be determined on the battlefield. In 1974, a new Civil War book arrived that was indeed unique. Entitled The Killer Angels, it featured the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. The title itself was fascinating because angels were used to represent humanity, with the potential for both humanitarianism and atrocity. The book drew readers in with a new perspective, featuring the personalities involved with the conflict, and it became a success, receiving a Pulitzer Prize. Learn about the life of author Michael Shaara as we highlight The Killer Angels and the movie Gettysburg, its success a direct result of the book’s publication.

Monday, November 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Why the “Dark Ages” Weren’t All That Dark

Squalor, ignorance, and ruin—that’s the common view of life in Europe between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. But the real picture was very different. This program sheds some welcome light on the bright spots that emerged during this 1,000-year stretch of history: the gilded splendor of the Byzantine court; the great libraries of the nearby Muslim world; the bustling city-states of northern Italy; the soaring cathedrals, testaments to an enduring faith; and the humble monasteries, committed to keeping alive the wisdom of the ancients.

Thursday, November 14

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired

Cost: $5

Your Chance to See a Podcast

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

Tuesday, November 19

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: Life Under the Willow Tree

Podcast Group

Cost: No charge

Inventors Series

Inventions often arise from keen insights and observations or a dire necessity coupled with emerging technology. This series of three presentations looks at breakthrough inventions and the stories of the people behind them.

Mondays, November 18, 25; December 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

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

Women Inventors

It may come as a surprise to learn that women inventors have received U.S. patents for nearly 200 years. Early examples include Nancy Maria Johnson (in 1843 for her hand-cranked ice cream churn) and Margaret Knight (in 1870 for her machine to produce stand-alone paper grocery bags).

This presentation features seven women whose inventions changed how we live and work: Beulah Henry (aka Lady Edison with 49 patents), Melitta Bentz (the paper coffee filter), Maria Beasley (a barrelmaking machine), Mary Anderson (windshield wipers), Stephanie Kwolek (Kevlar), Dr. Rebecca RichardsKortum (medical devices for low-resource settings), and Dr. Ruth Mary Rogan Benerito (wash-and-wear fabrics). Each has her own story of how her invention(s) came about and how she overcame personal challenges to reach her goals.

Monday, November 18

Almost Famous Inventors 3

Over the past few years, the “How Did We Get…?” series discussed the origins of a variety of products, with several talks focusing on “almost famous” inventors. Their names are not widely recognized by the public, but we use their creations frequently, even daily. The series continues with this presentation about the people behind everyday items like the personal computer (Steve Wozniak), Nike running shoes (Bill Bowerman), and the personal cell phone (Martin Cooper).

Monday, November 25

Eponymous Inventors 3

Henry Ford and Thomas Edison are eponymous inventors—we directly associate their names with their inventions (the automobile and light bulb). Many others’ inventions bear their names, but unlike with Ford and Edison, the public knows little about these inventors. This presentation examines the lives and works of Henry Steinway (pianos), Isaac Merritt Singer (the sewing machine), Clarence Birdseye (frozen foods), Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith (dustless chalk and Crayola crayons), and Jacob Schick (the electric razor).

Monday, December 2

Musicians We Lost Too Early

Tragedy in the music world has left deep loss throughout the decades. There are many talented musicians we have lost too early, many at the peak of their creativity. Learn about the careers cut short of musicians such as Janis Joplin, Marvin Gaye, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and Whitney Houston.

Tuesday, November 26

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music &

Foundational Studies, HACC

Cost: $5

Hollywood Icon: Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson has been called “one of the most prominent American motion picture actors of his generation” as well as “one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.” He is the most nominated male actor in Academy Award history, with 12 nominations (eight for Best Actor and four for Best Supporting Actor) and three wins. On the other side, Nicholson’s private life offers great interest and many surprises. His early life involved misinformation regarding his parents, a whole year in school that resulted in daily detention, and experimentation with highly dangerous drugs. Today, he can be a man of short temper who never agrees to an interview and is never seen without sunglasses—but he does have a very impressive art collection. Come learn more about Jack Nicholson and watch scenes from the landmark movies that made him a Hollywood superstar.

Wednesday, December 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $5

Marvin Gaye

Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Beginning as a simple celebration of Christ’s birth, Christmas has evolved over the centuries to embody a wealth of popular secular and religious customs. This program explores the origins and meanings of some of our favorite holiday traditions, from cards and carols to poinsettias and plum pudding. Dominating the festive scene is the iconic figure of Santa Claus, a 4th century bishop transformed into a magical symbol of hope, generosity, and good cheer.

Thursday, December 19

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired

Cost: $5

Celebrate Christmas with Norman Rockwell

Known as the artist who illustrated America, Norman Rockwell portrayed the nation as he saw it. Whenever his artwork graced the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, the presses ran overtime, such was the eagerness of the public to have a magazine featuring his work.

Seen here is a triple self-portrait of Rockwell. He also created heartwarming images of Santa Claus, doing a new one annually for many years. In December, it is certainly appropriate to enjoy several of them. Looking at and learning about the lifelong works of Norman Rockwell will be a delightful treat in this presentation, featuring two of his Santa themes and one in a series he did for President Roosevelt during World War II to encourage Americans to buy war bonds.

Monday, December 16

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum

Cost: $5

Triple Self Portrait

Santa at the Globe

The Discovery Freedom of Worship

Computer & Technology Classes

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All Things Apple at Willow Valley— A Welcoming Atmosphere

The Apple Users Club at Willow Valley invites you to be part of the camaraderie that Resident Apple users share. In this presentation, learn how we work with Residents to enhance their understanding and utilization of Apple’s hardware, software, and services. The club offers informational meetings, Q & A sessions, hands-on small-group workshops, instructional newsletters, a website (AppleUsersWVC.club), special one-on-one help sessions, technical troubleshooting support, and more. As part of the worldwide Apple network of “recognized user groups,” our Apple Users Club has access to a wealth of resource materials for our members. Experience our friendly environment where we learn from one another.

Tuesday, September 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

The iPhone’s Health App

The Apple Health app helps you access and organize your health information from an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and third-party devices such as smart scales and smart blood pressure monitors. This presentation is for iPhone and iPad owners who want to know the basics about using the Health app on their device. It will cover topics such as filling out the Health Details screen; creating a Medical ID; reviewing your Health Checklist and Health data; viewing Health trends, highlights, and details for specific categories; collecting data from other sources (devices and apps); the privacy of your data; and recent updates to the app. The health data collected by the Apple Watch will be covered in a separate workshop.

Monday, September 16

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Lancaster Public Library Hands-On Tech Help

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

Tuesday, September 17

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: Theodore Griffiths & Amanda Leckrone, Lancaster Public Library

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Vision Features

Over the course of these two classes, learn more about (1) customizing your on-screen display to best support your vision preferences and/or challenges; (2) enlarging an area of your screen on the fly; (3) using the camera on your iPhone or iPad as a digital magnifying glass to increase the size of anything you point it at, from a prescription bottle to a candlelit menu; (4) using your iPhone to detect people, objects, and scenes around you with Detection Mode and Image Descriptions; (5) increasing text legibility and visibility; (6) dictation and Siri; (7) having your Apple devices read aloud selected text or the entire screen; (8) displaying a highresolution zoomed version of text, menu items, buttons, or input fields in a separate window; (9) enabling screenreading technology, which describes on-screen elements and enables navigation using gestures and spoken feedback; (10) and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the session. Class size is limited.

Tuesdays, September 17, 24

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

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

Learn more about your new Apple Watch, the versatile wrist-worn companion that can help motivate you to be more active, track important health information, stay in touch with those who matter most to you, and so much more—with or without your iPhone. This hands-on workshop reviews the key parts of the Apple Watch and what they do, the basic “gestures” that the watch uses, the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, apps, how to do software updates on the watch, and more. Health features are covered in a separate workshop. Bring along your fully charged iPhone and Apple Watch. Class size is limited.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Wednesday, September 18

Session 2: Monday, September 23

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Health App | Apple Watch

This hands-on workshop is for iPhone owners who also have an Apple Watch and wish to examine more closely how the watch and the Health app work together. Learn about the many health features of the Apple Watch. Bring your iPhone and Apple Watch to the workshop. Class size is limited.

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

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, September 26

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, September 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Privacy & Security Protections Built Into iPhones & iPads

The iPhone and iPad are designed to protect your data and privacy. Built-in privacy features minimize how much of your information is available to anyone but you, and you can adjust what information is shared and where you share it. Built-in security features help prevent anyone but you from accessing the data on your iPhone and in iCloud. In this presentation, learn about practices you can follow to take maximum advantage of these features. Hands-on workshops to help you implement these practices will be offered in the weeks following this presentation.

Wednesday, October 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

The Computer Club Technology Center

Ever wonder where to get your computer repaired or upgraded? Willow Valley has its very own “Geek Squad” in the North J Building. Not only do we help people understand more about their technical devices—smartphones, PCs, Apples, etc.—but we also rebuild or repair them. Your device never needs to leave Willow Valley! Come see how we do this.

Thursday, October 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Cathy Thorn, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Watch Activity App | iPhone Fitness App

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

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, October 3

Session 2: Wednesday, October 9

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Accessing Lancaster Public Library’s Resources & Services

Through the Lancaster Public Library, you can access a host of free physical and digital resources just by being a patron. Our physical collection has more than 100,000 items, including our expected print titles, but also great courses, local yearbooks, movies and TV shows, games, and so much more! Through our digital resources, you can access books, movies, magazines, and databases all from the comfort of your home. This session is designed to inform you of the many resources the library has and how to access them. It is a repeat of the well-attended and highly successful presentation given in the spring 2024 session.

Monday, October 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Theodore Griffiths, Lancaster Public Library

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop:

Hearing Features

In this class, learn more about (1) turning spoken dialogue into text and displaying it in real time on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screens (e.g., podcasts, FaceTime, live conversations); (2) having your iPhone or iPad continuously listen for certain sounds—such as a barking dog, doorbell, or siren—and notify you when it recognizes these sounds; (3) choosing visual or vibrating alerts for incoming Phone and FaceTime calls, new text messages, new and sent mail, and calendar events; (4) customizing the subtitles and captions in supported video apps; (5) and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the session. Class size is limited.

Tuesday, October 8

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Cognitive Features

In this class, learn more about (1) reducing the visual clutter and stripping away ads, buttons, and navigation bars to focus only on the content you want; (2) turning assigned reading into easy listening; (3) minimizing everyday sounds that might be distracting, discomforting, or overwhelming; (4) activating different Focus areas like Do Not Disturb, Work, or Sleep to silence device notifications that may disturb or distract you in the moment; (5) communicating through handwriting, scribbling words, or dictation to get your point across; (6) and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the session. Class size is limited.

Monday, October 21

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Mobility Features

In this class, learn more about (1) navigating and interacting with your device using your voice to tap, swipe, type, and more; (2) adapting your touchscreen to fit your physical needs, especially if gestures like pinch or two-finger tap don’t work for you; (3) assigning a task, such as taking a screenshot, to the “back tap” function on your iPhone; (4) adjusting how the screen responds to your touch; (5) simplifying keystrokes and adjusting the sensitivity of a Mac keyboard; (6) and more, as time permits. Bring your iPhone to the session. Class size is limited.

Wednesday, October 16

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

My Favorite Windows 10 Productivity

Features

Resident Sid Paskowitz will discuss and demonstrate some of his favorite Windows 10 productivity features. Come see how you might be able to save some time and frustration when using a computer. Time will be made available to answer questions from attendees.

Thursday, October 24

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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

This is a follow-up workshop to the Privacy and Security Protections Built Into iPhones and iPads presentation given on October 2. Attendance at that presentation is not required. This hands-on workshop demonstrates the settings for these built-in Apple privacy and security features: Strong Passcode, Face ID/Touch ID, Find My iPhone/iPad, Lock Screen Access, and Stolen Device Protection. Bring your iPhone to the session.

Wednesday, November 13

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Managing Your Modem & Router

Computers, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and electronics of all types are dependent on connecting to the internet. You may have wondered, how does your home network work? This class will provide modem, router, and network basics. Plus, you’ll learn helpful troubleshooting techniques you can use when your home network isn’t working correctly.

Monday, November 18

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

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

Apple Privacy & Security: Protect Your Apple ID & Password

This is a follow-up workshop to the Privacy and Security Protections Built Into iPhones and iPads presentation given on October 2. Attendance at that presentation is not required. Your Apple ID is the account you use to sign in to Apple Services like the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes your contacts, payment, and security details, so its security is of the utmost importance. Your Apple device’s built-in privacy and security features can help. In this workshop, we’ll learn more about best practices for securing your Apple ID, including multi-factor authentication, trusted phone numbers and devices, account recovery contacts, and physical security keys. Bring your iPhone to the session.

Tuesday, November 19

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Understanding TiVo

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

Wednesday, November 20

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Personal Computer Routine Housekeeping

Is your PC running slow or doing things you don’t want? Resident Sid Paskowitz will demonstrate the routine actions he takes to keep his PC operating the way he wants. Residents who sign up for the class will be sent an email soliciting questions they would like answered. Those questions and answers will be covered first in the class. Please be sure your email address is current in the Willow Valley Resident Directory.

Wednesday, November 20

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

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

This is a follow-up workshop to the Privacy and Security Protections Built Into iPhones and iPads presentation given on October 2. Attendance at that presentation is not required. For participating websites and apps, there are multiple ways to make sign-in more convenient and secure using Apple’s built-in privacy and security features. This workshop will take a look at signing in with passkeys, the pros and cons of signing in to websites with your Apple ID, letting your Apple device create strong passwords, replacing weak passwords, sharing passkeys and passwords securely, and more. Bring your iPhone to the session.

Monday, November 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple Privacy &

Security: Control Access to Your Data by People & Apps

This is a follow-up workshop to the Privacy and Security Protections Built Into iPhones and iPads presentation given on October 2. Attendance at that presentation is not required. Using the built-in privacy and security features of your Apple devices, you can better manage the information from your device that is shared with people and apps. In this workshop, we’ll work on protecting app access to your data, controlling app tracking and what you share with apps, reviewing the privacy practices of apps, examining the App Privacy Report, and using Safety Check.

Thursday, December 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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

This is a follow-up workshop to the Privacy and Security Protections Built Into iPhones and iPads presentation given on October 2. Attendance at that presentation is not required. Using the built-in privacy and security features of your Apple devices, you can make it more difficult for senders to learn about your Mail activity. Likewise, Safari can help prevent trackers across websites and more. In this workshop, we’ll look at Mail Privacy Protection, Hide My Email (iCloud+), iCloud Private Relay (iCloud+), Safari Privacy Report, Sensitive Content Warning, and Private Browsing. Bring your iPhone to the session.

Wednesday, December 11

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Considerations for Managing Your Digital Legacy

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

In the modern age, where many aspects of our lives are intertwined with the online world, digital legacy has become an important consideration. Just as individuals make plans for the distribution of their physical assets and belongings through wills and estate planning, it has become necessary to address the management and transfer of digital assets and accounts as part of this process as well. A digital legacy checklist to help you navigate and organize your digital presence and assets will be provided.

Tuesday, December 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Learning Opportunities

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

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

Need Computer Help?

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

Teaching Opportunities

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

Apple Topics

Susan Culbertson (susan.culbertson@me.com)

All Other Computer & Technology Topics

Bill Skelly (whskelly@aol.com)

Camera Club Classes

Register using Event Registration.

Basics of Making a Slideshow

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).

Monday, September 23

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Great Photographers, Part 6: The Sidewalks of New York

New York, the city that never sleeps, provides a never-ending panorama of subjects for any photographer. Revisit the metropolis over 50 years—from 1930 to 1980—as captured through the camera lenses of three of New York’s finest documentary photographers: Berenice Abbott (1898–1991), Helen Levitt (1913–2009), and Garry Winogrand (1928–1984).

Abbott photographed New York from street level and atop skyscrapers, capturing everything from urban landscapes to the poverty of the Great Depression. Levitt was fascinated by the people of New York, especially children at play throughout the city during the mid-20th century. Winogrand defined modern street photography during the 1960s and ’70s, combining both the exhilaration and anxiety of the era. Together, their work illustrates the evolution of the city from Broadway to the Bowery to the Bronx.

Tuesday, October 15

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Carolyn Bausinger, Lakes Resident

Cost: No charge

Cell Phone Photography Tips

Modern cell phones have very capable cameras that can delight you with wonderful photos. Receive tips for getting better photos, including lighting considerations, composition principles, hidden camera features, menu options, and accessories. Also learn about the amazing camera features of the latest top-of-the-line cell phones.

Monday, December 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Ron Dillon, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Helen Levitt, Kids in Masks on Stoop, New York City, New York, c. 1942

Garry Winogrand, New York, 1972

Wellness Special Events

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Documentary: Sally’s Iron Mustangs

Sally Winchell, an age-defying bodybuilder and nutrition buff turning 65, obsesses to build health programs, inspiring senior women to revive their passion for well-being and even compete in powerlifting.

Directed by Abdullah Abu-Mahfouz, Sally’s Iron Mustangs follows Winchell and her team as they prepare for a national bodybuilding competition. Set in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the documentary captures their personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs, delivering an uplifting message of resilience. The film celebrates themes of senior wellness, empowerment, and community. By challenging stereotypes of aging, we emphasize the importance of health, determination, and community support.

Tuesday, September 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

2024 HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

2024 Health & Fitness Expo

The focus of this fun-filled event is to encourage adults to engage in activities that improve and maintain their health. Residents will have the opportunity to engage with various vendors and explore the latest information on health, wellness, services, and products they have to offer. The day will also include two engaging presentations, entertainment, and a diverse selection of food from local food trucks.

Thursday, September 12

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level

Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Informational Booths (Art Gallery, Ballroom, Education Room)

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eagle Road Produce (Upper Level)

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Food Trucks: Grappling Crab Shack, The Pretzel Place (Upper Level)

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Presentation : Your Obstacle = Your Opportunity Discovering the Secrets to Loving Your Life Despite, or Even BECAUSE, of Your Challenges (Theater)

Guest Presenters: Derrick & Julie Tennant Come meet Julie and Derrick to hear how challenges in their lives, big challenges, have helped them discover true happiness and learn to spread it to others. Julie and Derrick are a brother-and-sister dynamic duo. Julie has Down syndrome, and Derrick is paralyzed on half his body. They travel around the world sharing their story infused with comedy, magic, and inspiration to entertain and inspire others to learn their philosophy of “Live Simply and Love.”

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Presentation: Train Your Brain: An Evidence-Based & Holistic Approach to Optimal Brain Health (Theater)

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Rob Winningham

There is mounting evidence that lifestyle factors, including staying mentally and physically active, can maximize our memory ability and even delay memory challenges. Dr. Winningham will discuss the latest research on many aspects of brain health, including cognitive stimulation, physical activity, social fitness, nutrition, sleep, hearing deficits, and more. The take-home message is optimistic and motivating: There are many practical things that all of us can do to maximize our memory abilities and quality of life.

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Book Signing: Cranium Crunches Workbook: Brain Exercises to Maximize Memory Ability (Theater Hallway) Books will be available for purchase ($20, cash or check only).

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. WV Tappers: Tap, Tap; Celebration; Everybody Have Fun Tonight; Shut Up & Dance; and I Got the Music in Me (Theater)

Door prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the event. You do not have to be present to win.

Merchandise will be available for purchase from some vendors with cash or credit card.

Fall Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt

The Fitness Team invites and challenges Residents and Team Members to venture outdoors on a two-week quest to locate hidden pumpkins around the Manor and Lakes Campuses. Grab a pencil, pick up a clue sheet, then use the clues to find the pumpkins. Each one will have a letter displayed on it, which you will record on your clue sheet.

On the Lakes Campus, the scavenger hunt will feature an additional component. The Fitness Team is partnering with environmentally minded Residents as an outgrowth of the landscape planning grant awarded to Willow Valley Communities. Large-text placards with each pumpkin will help you discover and learn about sustainability features, including some implemented as part of our Green Master Plan, updated in 2023, with participation by Residents and outside experts.

Completed clue sheets must be submitted by Wednesday, the day after each hunt ends. Participants will be entered in a random drawing for a prize!

Pick-Up

&

Drop-Off Locations for Clue Sheets

Manor | North | Lakes | Spring Run Main Lobbies

The Clubhouse | Cultural Center Fitness Center

Week 1: Thursday, October 10 – Tuesday, October 15 Manor Campus

Week 2: Thursday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 22 Lakes Campus

Educational Walks & Hikes

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation promotes the conservation of natural resources by offering environmental and nature educational walks. This series of walks takes us through many of the things that surround us during the summer months. Register using Event Registration.

Autumn Hike

Take a final summer hike before the first day of autumn. We will look for and enjoy the last signs of summer and the first signs of fall.

Thursday, September 19

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at 580 E Farm View Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602

(Park in the gravel lot at the intersection of City View Dr)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Lloyd Clark Universally Accessible Trail

When we think about wildflowers, we often think of spring ephemerals and all the color they bring to our forests after a drab winter. But there is an incredible flash of color that happens from the end of summer into fall with fall-blooming wildflowers! At the same time, this is peak butterfly, bee, and other pollinator season. This 1.5-mile hike will follow the newly completed Lloyd Clark universally accessible trail through the Clark Nature Preserve meadow. This trail was designed for people with mobility challenges, so it is a smooth, flat surface with little elevation change. We will see an abundance of fall wildflowers and hopefully a number of different butterfly species.

Choose one.

Hike 1: Thursday, October 17

Hike 2: Friday, October 18

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meet at the Lloyd Clark Trail

(400 House Rock Rd, Pequea, PA 17565)

Leader: Keith Williams, Lancaster Conservancy

Cost: No charge

Fall Foliage Hike

It’s all about the fall foliage on these hikes. Discover the true colors of the trees during this beautiful time of the year.

Thursday, October 10

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Cultural Center Lower Level

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

Cost: No charge

Friday, October 25

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 Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602)

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

Cost: No charge

Owl Prowl

Join us in the park after dark for a night of looking and listening for owls. We will walk through the fields and woods while exploring the owls’ habitat. Hopefully they will hoot for us.

Monday, December 2

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the Environmental Center

(1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA 17602)

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

Cost: No charge

Sights of Winter Walk

As fall comes to an end, it’s time to enjoy the signs of winter. There will still be lots of plants and animals to observe and learn about on this journey.

Tuesday, December 17

Walk 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Walk 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Cultural Center Lower Level

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

Cost: No charge

Wellness Education Classes

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Strokes, Heart Disease & Heart Attacks

Stroke is the most debilitating disease we have in the United States. Only one in 10 stroke survivors return to quality of life! Learn about different types of strokes, warning signs, and how to detect a stroke. And did you know 80% of all heart attacks happen at home? Are you prepared? Learn the signs and early symptoms and what you can do to help yourself or others.

Tuesday, September 10

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Eileen Kropf Zweifach, American Heart Association Instructor

Cost: No charge

The Right Shoe

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

Thursday, September 12

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Visit their table at the Health & Fitness Expo.

Friday, November 22

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Art Studio

Spine Care as We Age

Learn how to manage back and neck conditions as you age, and hear about the latest treatment options for the spine. Presenter Dr. Omeis, Chief of Neurosurgery at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He specializes in spinal surgery and has advanced training and expertise in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive surgery.

Wednesday, October 16

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Ibrahim Omeis, MD, Penn Medicine

Lancaster General Hospital

Cost: No charge

Fall-Blooming Wildflowers

Most often wildflowers are associated with spring and all the color they bring after a drab winter. But there is an incredible flash of color that happens at the end of summer with fall-blooming wildflowers! Late summer into early fall is also peak season for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Come learn about the abundance of fall wildflowers and numerous different butterfly species.

Wednesday, October 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Keith Williams, Lancaster Conservancy

Cost: No charge

Hibernators

Who will be sleeping through the winter? Hibernation is more than just sleeping for an animal. Learn about the life cycle and the animal’s preparation for either a deep sleep or just months of slowing down their heart rate and activity.

Monday, October 28

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

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

Cost: No charge

Wildflowers in Their Final Beauty

Winter is a great time to look at the seeds of wildflowers. Explore the seeds and dried seed pods of the flowers we enjoyed while they were blooming. Learn what it takes for different plants to produce and spread their seeds so more flowers will grow and bloom next year.

Thursday, November 21

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

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

Cost: No charge

Feeding the Birds in Winter

What are the birds eating in wintertime, in the wild or right outside your windows? Recognizing the sounds, unique markings, and beaks of different species will help you identify visitors. Learn which foods and feeders attract each species.

Wednesday, December 11

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park

Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving

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

Tuesday, Thursday, October 29, 31

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

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

The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing

Interested in learning about the Olympic sport of fencing? This four-session class is for you. We will discuss the different target areas, rules, and characteristics of the foil, epée, 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 the other students, and special one-on-one practice with the instructor.

Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Instructors: Tony Poulos, Certified Instructor, Spring Run Resident; Bryan Huber, Lead Clubhouse Attendant

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving Refresher

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

Thursday, December 5

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

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

Fencing Preview

Interested in taking The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing class at The Clubhouse but aren’t sure about the physical requirements? This preview will briefly cover some of the material in those sessions and will demonstrate the exercises you’ll be doing. There is no physical activity in this preview class.

Thursday, October 3

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group

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

For more information, contact Lindsey Rawlings at 717.490.8107.

Grief Discussion Group

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

For more information, call 717.464.8411.

LGBTQ+ Family & Friends

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

For more information, contact Devon Best at 717.517.3914.

Loss Support Group

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

For more information, contact Stephanie Savitch at 717.464.6788.

Low Vision Support Group

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

For more information, contact Hannah Kreider at 717.464.7608.

Memory Care Support Group

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

For more information, contact Mary Schreiber at 717.413.4105.

New Resident Discussion Group

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

For more information, contact Barry Sipe at 717.464.8482.

Parkinson’s Support Group

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

For more information, contact Rhiannon Ippolito at 717.299.5673.

Fitness Classes

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Tap Classes

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

Questions? Contact Carol Still at 717.872.7811.

Sit And Tap Class

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

Mondays

September 23 – December 9

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced Performing Tap Class

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

Tuesdays

September 24 – December 10

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced Beginner Tap Class

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

Wednesdays

September 25 – December 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Intermediate Tap Class

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

Wednesdays

September 25 – December 11

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Beginner Tap Class

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

Thursdays

September 26 – December 12

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Fitness Specialty Classes

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

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

Zumba

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

Wednesdays Through September 25

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Pilates

Pilates combines breathing and exercise to improve core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Some exercises are performed on the floor, and mats are provided. All levels of fitness are welcome.

Tuesdays & Fridays

September 24 – November 1

November 5 – December 20

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Les Mills BODYPUMP

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

Wednesdays & Fridays

October 2 – December 27

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Registration: Call the Fitness Center at 717.464.6434

Targeted Toning

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

Wednesdays

October 2 – December 18

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Ongoing Classes

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

Yoga

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

Mondays & Wednesdays

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Chair Yoga

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

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

Mondays & Wednesdays

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

Qigong for Wellness

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Basic Tai Chi

Basic Tai Chi skills will be covered, including philosophical concepts, specific strategies for improved balance, and mastering “relaxation.”

The goal of this introductory class is to give you the confidence to continue your studies in our ongoing Tai Chi class.

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Tai Chi

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Muscle Moves

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

Tuesdays

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Core Power

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

Mondays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

ExerStretch

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

Mondays & Fridays

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

North Auditorium

TRX Functional Flexibility Training

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

Thursdays

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Aquatics Classes

Aquacize

Treat yourself to a workout for the whole body. Exercising in water decreases stress on your joints and improves your cardiovascular fitness and strength. The intensity of this workout is moderate to high.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Arthritis Aquatics

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Joints in Motion

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Water Volleyball

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

Tuesdays & Fridays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North Pool

Competitive Water Volleyball

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

Wednesdays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North Pool

Deep Water Volleyball

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

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

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

FITNESS & AQUATICS CLASSES AT A

Event Registration Instructions

Please follow the steps below to register electronically.

To Log In from Your Home Computer

 Go to Resident.WillowValley.org

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

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

 Click on Login.

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

To Log In from a Kiosk

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

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

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

 Click on Login.

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

Need Computer Help?

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

Need Help with Event Registration?

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

FRIDAYS

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ExerStretch

a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Deep Water Volleyball

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Arthritis Aquatics

SATURDAYS

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics

Box Office: (717) 291-6440 www.lancastersymphony.org

The 2024-2025 Season of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra promises to be their best yet, with great music, brilliant guest artists, and more than a surprise or two in store. Secure your favorite seats at the Gardner Theatre and immerse yourself in breathtaking performances. You won’t want to miss a moment!

CONCERT CALENDAR

Gershwin Unleashed

September 13 & 14 | Gardner Theatre

Join the LSO for an all-Gershwin program featuring the Marcus Roberts Trio. Known for their profound musical chemistry and dynamic interpretations, the Marcus Roberts Trio has captivated audiences around the world with their masterful performances and unique blend of traditional and modern jazz elements.

Mozart’s Twin Titans

October 11, 12 & 13 | Gardner Theatre

Experience an extraordinary concert showcasing two of Mozart's most enduring and recognizable works: his dynamic Symphony No. 40 in G minor and profoundly emotional Requiem in D minor.

Handel’s Messiah

December 6 & 7 | First Presbyterian Church

The tradition continues! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to lift your holiday spirit with the glorious music of Handel’s Messiah.

Season Subscriptions, Multi-concert Packages, and Individual Tickets are on sale now! Call 717.291.6440 or visit www.lancastersymphony org to secure your tickets today!

A Night At The Oscars

December 28 & 29 | Gardner Theatre

Relive the magic of your favorite films through their unforgettable scores in a performance guaranteed to entertain and inspire the entire family! This special event will showcase award-winning film soundtracks, highlighting the best Hollywood has to offer.

Strings of Passion

January 17 & 18 | Gardner Theatre

Take advantage of the opportunity to experience the virtuosity and passion of Juliette Kang and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in an unforgettable performance of musical brilliance.

Baroque Laments to Romantic Triumphs

March 21 & 22 | Gardner Theatre

Celebrate musical brilliance through an inspiring performance of Tchaikovsky's triumphant Symphony No. 5. You'll also experience the emotional depth and technical mastery pianist Norman Krieger brings to Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.

Cirque De La Symphonie

April 10 | Lancaster County Convention Center

Prepare to be captivated as we blend artistry and incredible acrobatic feats with some of the most fantastic music ever composed!

Brahms & Beyond

May 9 & 10 | Gardner Theatre

Glimpse a world without evil through the music of Argentinian composer and master bandoneonist Richard Scofano, then experience the emotional power of music through one of the best first symphonies ever composed, Brahms First Symphony in C minor.

Marcus Roberts

Norman Krieger

Juliette Kang

Richard Scofano

Solutions

Dr. Heather Eck & Dr. Kerry Herrmann

Rehabilitation Services in your community

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

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

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