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Table of Contents Refresh Coffee Bar Ad 2 Around Town 2 Development 3 Dining Services 4 Making A Difference 5 Village Voices Concert 5 Shred-it Day 5 Life Enrichment 6 Musical Memories 6 In the Theater 8 Marketing 9 May Calendar 10 Pastoral Services 12 GSV Club Focus 13 GSV TV - Channel 956 13 Social Services 14 Volunteer Services 16 Wellness 17 WellSpan HealthTalks 17 Explore Something New... 18 Speaker Series 19 Trip Sign-Ups 20
8am–6:30pm Monday thru Friday 8:30am–4pm Saturday thru Sunday
May 2, Thursday
FASHION SHOW DINNER
New Holland Kiwanis | ebrajkramer66@gmail.com May 5, Sunday
MENNONITE CHILDREN’S CHOIR Westminster Presbyterian Church | www.westpca.com May 5, Sunday
PUBLISHER Garden Spot Village OUR MISSION We will enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ’s love. EDITOR Colleen Musselman DESIGNER Brandon Adams PROOF READERS Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox, Amanda Weaver ILLUSTRATIONS
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WILDFLOWER WALK
Lanc Co Central Park | www.discoverlancaster.com May 12, Sunday
MAKE-A-WISH TRUCK CONVOY Burle Business Park, Lancaster | www.philadesv.wish.org May 16-20, Thursday-Monday
FOLK FESTIVAL
Spring Gulch, New Holland | www.springgulch.com May 25, Saturday
FIREMAN’S FESTIVAL
Oregon Dairy Farm Market | www.oregondairy.com For more Lancaster County Events: www.discoverlancaster.com
DEVELOPMENT
Linda Dodge, CFRE, Director of Development
MISSION TEAM TRAVELED WITH PURPOSE TO NC
Thirteen individuals traveled to North Carolina March 23-3, in order to make a difference in the lives of individuals who were impacted by hurricane Matthew in 2016. This is the second time that a team went from Garden Spot Village and Mount Gretna United Methodist Church. Residents on the trip included Gary and Sharon Amey, Don Gray, Paul and Janie Hutton and Lloyd Ziegler. Employees included Cathy Bauer, Fanny Dobbs, Linda Dodge and husband Carlton, and Chet Yoder. Eric Lin and Nouka Moua, the IVEPers at Garden Spot Village and Maple Farm, also participated. The group was comfortable staying at the United Methodist Church Disaster Response Center in Tarboro where there were dormitories with good mattresses, showers and a kitchen. We had a sunny room when gathering for meals and game nights. Just outside that room, was a nice patio area. Some team members stayed in their RVs since the center had an RV area. The team worked on the home of an 85-year old woman named Fanny. She moved to the house in Princeville (next to Tarboro) with her three sons in the 1980s after her husband passed away. Sadly, she and her sons were impacted by the 1999 flood and again by hurricane Matthew in 2016. She was most appreciative of the work completed by the team and looks forward to the day that she and her sons are back in their home. Inside the house, rooms were painted, flooring was installed, windows were framed and electric outlets and light switches were installed. Outside work was done on a shed, a side porch was removed, lots of trash was loaded into a trailer and the grass was mowed. Each year, many teams from a number of states volunteer in Tarboro. We were blessed that our team was asked to build the large cross for the UMC Disaster Response Center where we stayed. This cross is lit at night and can be seen from the road. The team is appreciative of all the prayers and many items that were donated for the trip. The casseroles and other food items were delicious. We also appreciate the financial support of the Community Church at Garden Spot Village that made this trip possible. Please keep residents of Tarboro and Princeville in your prayers. There are many still waiting to get back into their homes or to get a new home after having their homes damaged or destroyed more than two years ago.
THANK YOU TO THE 2019 RACE SPONSORS
Sodexo
Benchmark Construction Shady Maple Warfel Construction WellSpan Thank you also to Pepsico for donating water. If you know employees of any of the sponsors, please say thank you to them for the race sponsorship which benefits the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund.
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DINING SERVICES
Mindful Taste & Learn
with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Executive Chef Anthony Biscanti
Wednesday, May 8, 2pm, The Harvest Table TOPIC: LESS WASTE
Mother’s Day Menu Sunday, May 12 SOUP
White Bean and Ham Soup—$1.89 Roasted Heirloom Tomato Bisque with Crab—$2.29
Salad Bar
Shrimp Cocktail–(TDR Only)—$7 Roasted Turkey & Honey Ham Asstd. Pinwheels—$6.45per/lb
Chefs Table
Herb Crusted Orange Roughy, Butter Melted Leeks, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes—$8 Chicken Saltimbocca, Prosciutto, Fontina, Sage Brown Butter—$5.19 Au gratin Potatoes—$1.19 Whipped Potatoes—$1.19 Sautéed Asparagus—$1.19 Brite Lites Swiss Chard-(GSV Greenhouse)—$1.19 Haricot Verts and Baby Carrot Medley—$1.19 Knife and Fork Open Face Sandwich–(HT Only)—$5.99 Apricot Chicken Salad on Multigrain Pita Toast Smoked Salmon, and Egg Crepe Square, Dill Scented Olive Oil Brioche with Prosciutto, Gruyere and Poached Egg Charred Tomatoes, With Fried Egg on Garlic Toast
Surf & Turf
(TDR/HT-choice of two)—$18.00 Petite Sliced Filet 4oz | Petite Salmon Filet 4oz Lamb Loin Chop 4oz | Lump Crab Cake 3oz Baby NY Strip 4oz | Mini Shrimp Scampi Pick two sides: Steak Fries, Creamed Spinach, Sautéed Asparagus Add a Sauce: Demi-Glace, Chimichurri, Red Pepper Coulis
Sweets - $3.40
Assorted Cheesecakes | Traditional French Macaroons Spring Fruit Tarts | Rhubarb Custard Pie with Oat & Pecan Crumble
TDR Dining Hours: Lunch 11am–2pm Reservations will be Required (6071). The Harvest Table Dining Hours: Lunch 11am–2pm and Dinner 4:30pm – 6:30pm GSV Meal Plans will be accepted – A la Carte Pricing
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Don Bundren, Sodexo, General Manager
Providing opportunities for adults to GO out into our community, DO the thing that is in front of us, HELP others and make a difference.
SERVING LUNCH AT
Water Street Ministries Lancaster, PA 10:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Lunch servers and table bussers are needed each visit. JOIN US AS WE SERVE OTHERS ONE FRIDAY EACH MONTH • May 24 • June 28 • July 26 • August 23 • September 27 • October 25 • November 22 • December 27
MOM’S HOUSE May 1-31
Please join us as we collect items for the families who receive services at Mom’s House, a nondenominational center that empowers single mothers and fathers to complete their education and find meaningful and gainful employment. Through May we will collect baby and children’s clothing, diapers and baby wipes. Please place donations in the wooden barrel next to the post office by the Apartment Suites Lobby.
To volunteer, contact Life Enrichment (6133)
Baby/Child Items Needed: Boy & Girl Clothing 6mos – 5T Boy & Girl Underwear 12-18mos – 5T Baby & Child Socks | Baby Wipes | Diapers For more information, please contact Life Enrichment (6007).
Shred-it Day Garden Spot Village
VILLAGE VOICES Invites you for an evening of music
“From Spirited to Spiritual” Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 7pm in the Chapel Come prepared to tap your toes, clap your hands and enlighten your heart!
Friday, May 3 9-11am Pavilion Parking Lot #6 Documents (no newspapers, magazines or phone books) will be accepted at a suggested donation of $5 per box or bag. Five bag/box limit per person.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT **Sign up at the Village Square Resident Services. MAY 1, WEDNESDAY Ladies Breakfast 8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
MAY 2 & 30, THURSDAY **Dine Around the World See page 20 for details.
MAY 2, THURSDAY **Lancaster Community Concert 6:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Special Guest: Danine Bitting, Director Of Nursing After the retirement of Connie Fasnacht, DON, we are happy to welcome Danine Bitting, the new DON at Garden Spot Village, Skilled Nursing. Come, extend a hand of welcome and hear her story. Ride the GSV bus or drive on your own. Cost: Breakfast cost on own.
See page 20 for details.
MAY 1, WEDNESDAY Successful Aging / Dining Choices 9am-12Noon, Chapel
MAY 3, FRIDAY Shred-It Day 9-11am, Pavilion Parking Lot #6
Sodexo and GSV present: Dr. Lori Stevic Rust, clinical psychologist and national Dementia consultant. Dr. Lori will share how you can support your brain, your body and your relationships through healthy lifestyle and food choices. See page 4 for details.
See page 5 for details.
MAY 2 & 16, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation 9am, Chapel Pull up a chair and join us for Coffee & Conversation. Comments and questions are encouraged.
MAY 2, THURSDAY Speaker Series 7pm, Chapel (location change) Topic: Hex Signs, Rare Mystery Marks and Decorations on Historic Houses & Barns Guest Speaker: Greg Huber See page 19 for details.
MAY 3, FRIDAY & MAY 15, WEDNESDAY **Mall Shopping 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 1:30pm Leave the driving to us as we transport you to enjoy a morning of shopping. May 3: Park City May 15: Tanger Outlets Cost: $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
MAY 6, MONDAY Hymn Sing 7pm, Chapel Our curiosity is peaked as Dale Fox leads us in a Never! Never! Hymn Sing.
MAY 7, TUESDAY Frontier Communications 9-11am, GSV Library A Frontier representative is available the first Tuesday, monthly, to answer your questions and accept payment, 10-11am. A secure Frontier payment drop box is available 9-11am.
MAY 7, TUESDAY WellSpan Health Talk 7pm, Chapel See page 17 for details.
MAY 9, THURSDAY **Beauty in a Tea Cup 2pm, Aeroponic Greenhouse See page 20 for details.
MAY 9, THURSDAY **Fulton Theater 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5:30pm See page 20 for details.
MAY 10, FRIDAY & MAY 25, SATURDAY Bingo 7pm, Gardens West Conference Room For only $1, you can enjoy an evening of fun, friends and prizes galore.
Musical Memories JOIN US MAY 4 & JUNE 1
A UNIQUE MUSICAL PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVER.
If you are looking to spend an afternoon with your loved one who is experiencing the symptoms of Dementia, Musical Memories is for you. Music can be a soothing, calming presence in our lives. Depending upon the stage of your journey, music can be the perfect fit for both you and your loved one. This program is a “together” program where you can share a special moment of musical entertainment – together – caregiver and loved one.
CONCERTS WILL BE HELD 1:30-2:30PM IN THE GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE CHAPEL Public welcome! Public may register by calling 717.355.6000. Sign up is not required for GSV residents. Donations accepted at the door.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT MAY 10, FRIDAY & MAY 11, SATURDAY Servant Stage 7pm, Chapel Drop a quarter in the jukebox and hear your favorite songs! Servant Stage presents an all-new show featuring one chart-topping, crowdpleasing hit after another! Spanning the decades and featuring everything from Rock-n-Roll to Broadway to Pop. It’s Jump, Jive and JUKEBOX! Public welcome. Cost: Pay-What-You-Will at the door.
MAY 11, SATURDAY **Ladies Tea & Fashion Show 12noon, Village Park See page 20 for details.
MAY 12, SUNDAY Gap Male Chorus 7pm, Chapel Do you like to hear men sing? The Gap Male Chorus will provide a program of traditional hymns & spirituals, a tribute to the glory of God. Love Offering will be taken.
MAY 13, MONDAY & MAY 14, TUESDAY Council Meetings 9am, Change in locations Monthly, GSV Council members meet to talk about concerns and soluntions concerning areas of living. Due to Board Room renovations, councils will meet as follows: Apartment Council, Theater Cottage Council, Concord Room.
MAY 14 & 28, TUESDAY Ask-A-Nurse, Blood Pressure Check 8:30-10:30am, Gardens South Health Center Courtesy of WellSpan Home Health, a nurse is available to answer nonemergency medical questions, as well as, provide blood pressure check.
MAY 14, TUESDAY **Ladies to Lunch 11:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
MAY 23, THURSDAY **Barnstormers Senior Day 9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Game Time, 11am
See page 20 for details.
See page 19 for details.
MAY 16, THURSDAY New Holland Area Historical Society 7pm, Chapel Topic: Museum of the American Revolution Speaker: Matthew Skic
MAY 28, TUESDAY Culture Class 10am, Theater
The NH Area Historical Society visits GSV monthly, presenting programs of historical interest. Members and non-members are welcome.
MAY 17, FRIDAY & MAY 21, TUESDAY **Lunch Bunch 10:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3pm See page 20 for details.
MAY 17, FRIDAY & MAY 18, SATURDAY Village Voices Concert 7pm, Chapel The Garden Spot Village Voices invites you for an evening of music; From Spirited to Spiritual. See page 5 for details.
MAY 20, MONDAY Towne Meeting 2pm, Chapel Towne Meeting offers the avenue to hear what is new and on-going at Garden Spot Village. It can also be a time of humor and special guests. Don’t miss this month’s special guest from the Barnstormers!
MAY 21, TUESDAY Primary Elections 7am-8pm, Chapel
See page 18 for details.
MAY 29, WEDNESDAY Celebration of Age 2:30pm, Village Park Today, we celebrate you, a member of the 90+ birthday club. An invitation only event, this special event is for those living independently in apartments and cottages, who are part of the 90+ birthday club. Please RSVP to Life Enrichment (6007) or (6133).
MAY 30, THURSDAY GSV Handbells Concert 7pm, Chapel The Garden Spot Village Handbells will offer a program combining a variety of music from traditional hymns to patriotic to original compositions. Included will be the new hand chimes,as well as, flute and piano accompaniment. Count how many ringing techniques you see the GSV Ringers using! Love offering accepted.
MAY 31, FRIDAY **Paint Nite 6-8pm, Village Park Painting: Patriotic Sky. See page 18 for details.
GSV will serve as a polling location for Earl Township. Please be aware of additional traffic and an increase in visitors.
MAY 14 & 16 & MAY 21 **AARP Driver Safety Course 9am-1pm, Garden Towers See page 19 for details.
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Movies are subject to change depending upon availability.
MAY 3 & 10, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 10am (cc), 2pm (cc), 7pm, Theater Feature: Instant Family: A couple finds themselves in over their heads when they foster three children. PG-13 / 1h 58min / Comedy, Drama / 2018
MAY 5 & 19, SUNDAY Curiosity Streaming, 7pm, Theater
A BRAND NEW Theater opportunity… Curiosity Streaming, growing curious minds, features BBC award-winning documentaries about nature, history, space and other topics. May Topics: (5/5) The Story of King Tut’s Tomb & (5/19) Yellowstone in the Winter
MAY 6 & 20 , MONDAY Entertaining Videos, 3:30pm, Theater Entertaining Videos on the BIG screen featuring:
May 6: All about Johnny Carson’s guests: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, George Gobel, Red Skelton, Jack Benny and Jonathan Winters. May 20: Bob Hope special TV program celebrating 25 years of TV programs including black & white and color clips, starting in 1950.
MAY 15, WEDNESDAY Ladies Night, 7pm, Theater Feature: Holmes & Watson
A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson. PG-13 / 1h 30min / Comedy, Adventure, Crime / 2018
MAY 17 & 24, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 10am (cc), 2pm (cc), 7pm, Theater Feature: Born in China
Venturing into the wilds of China, Born in China captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her cubs. G / 1h 19min / Documentary / 2017
MAY 21, TUESDAY Rick Steves Europe Series, 2pm & 7pm, Theater Feature: Austria
Rick Steves is the perfect partner, guiding you through cities, villages and off-the-beaten path destinations. 1h 30min (3 x 30min) / 2015
MAY 23, THURSDAY Movie Oldies, 1:30pm & 7pm, Theater (no cc) Feature: The Last Brickmaker in America: All his life, Henry Cobb has created excellent
handmade bricks for construction in his town. Now his beloved wife has died and the passion for his work is gone. Then young Danny Potter needs a refuge from his bickering parents, so Henry gives the boy a sense of purpose, and Danny rejuvenates Henry’s passion for life. Nasser Entertainment / 85 minutes / Color / 2001
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MARKETING D I R E C T O RY P H O T O DAY If your photo is not included in the Directory or was not captured with in the last 3 years, please contact Gavin Sauder (6158) to have your Directory photo taken on Thursday, May 9 in the Theater.
R E C EN T
SYCAMORE SPRINGS PHASE 2 I S U N D E R WA Y !
In late April we introduced the new site and floor plans for the expansion of Sycamore Springs. On April 29 we started receiving pre-construction deposits and we hope to begin building homes this fall. We project that the first residents will be able to move into their new homes by early Summer 2020. If you have a friend or family member who would like to move to Garden Spot Village, please invite them to call Megan or Kelly and learn more about the opportunities they can explore at the new Sycamore Springs expansion. Or, visit www.sycamoresprings.org to learn more.
B L O G
P O S T S
BACK IN THE DAY Written by Art Petrosemolo The tobacco harvest is still huge in Lancaster County and you know that if you are a former farmer or someone who has lived here for more than a few years. Tobacco helped to pay the mortgage for a lot of farms. Well, tobacco isn’t what it used to be as a cash crop but it is...
EXPERIENCING LIFE IN COMMUNITY Written by Juanita Fox Judy Rettew’s adventurous spirit leads her to amazing places. Judy, who has been blind since birth, accepts any challenge she thinks may have a hint of fun in it. She’s traveled all over the United States and the world. In the 1970s she traveled to Israel, where she recalls floating… Read more at:
Invite your friends to
LOOK & LEARN TUESDAY, MAY 14 TUESDAY, JULY 16 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
10:30am – 2pm
Get details & register at:
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GSV AF TER WORK An evening event for people with busy daytime schedules. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
5:30 – 7:30pm
Get details & register at:
gsc.gl/looknlearn
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S YC A M O R E S P R I N G S
Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer
R E C EN T V I D E O S
Two homes are still available for immediate occupancy. If you have friends or family members who are looking for an opportunity to move quickly, invite them to contact Kelly (6201) or Megan (6290) for more information. May Endeavor
Adventures With Wellness
Highlighting the Happenings of Garden Spot Village
The thrill of community experienced on Wellness Adventures.
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GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE MAY
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8:00 Ladies Brea 8:30 Men’s Fellow 9:00 GSV Quilter 9:00 Dementia & 10:00 Living w/L 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Computer H 2:00 Book Club
Senior Games—May 6-10
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5 Worship Service 10am / C Rev Jack Estep Curiosity Streaming 7pm / T
7 8:00 Prayer Mtg GWCR 9:30 Handbells GT 2:30 LEFS Mtg GSCR 3:30 Entertaining Videos T 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR 7:00 Hymn Sing C
8 9-11 Frontier L 9:00 Bible Study/Sherry PR 10-4 Appraisal Day Share & Care 7:00 WellSpan Health Talk C
9:00 GSV Quilter 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Computer H 2:00 Mindful
GAME NIGHT 12 MOTHER’S DAY Worship Service 10am / C Pastor Chet Yoder Gap Male Chorus 7pm / C 19 Worship Service 10am / C Pastor Paul Dodge Curiosity Streaming 7pm / T
13 8:00 Prayer Mtg 9:00 Apt Council 9:30 Handbells 10:00 Caregivers 1:00 Library Mtg 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun
GWCR T GT Concord GWCR GWCR
14 LOOK & LEARN 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GSHC 9:00 Cottage Council Concord 9:00 Global Missions GWCR 9-1 AARP** GT 11:15 Ladies to Lunch** 1:30 Train Club GWCR GAME NIGHT
20 8:00 Prayer Mtg GWCR 9:30 Handbells GT 10:00 Sr Cat Care GWCR 2:00 Towne Mtg. C 3:30 Entertaining Videos T 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR
21 PRIMARY ELECTION 8:00 Meet the Chaplain Concord 9-1 AARP** GT 10:15 Lunch Bunch** 2:00 Creative Cards** AS 2 & 7 Rick Steves’ Europe T
15 8:30 Men’s Fellow 9:00 GSV Quilter 9:30 Tanger Outl 10:30 Sharing w F 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Computer H 7:00 Ladies Nigh 7:00 Amish Seri
22 9:00 GSV Quilte 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Computer H 7:00 Amish Serie
GAME NIGHT 26
Worship Service 10am / C Pastor John Meck
27 MEMORIAL DAY 8:00 Prayer Mtg 9:30 Handbells 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun
GWCR GT GWCR
28 8:00 Women w Purpose Concord 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GSHC 10:00 Culture Class T
29 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Computer H 2:30 Celebration 7:00 Amish Serie
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2 TRIP SIGN UP NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 8:00 Widowers Breakfast 9:00 Coffee & Conversation C 10:45 Dine Around** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR 6:30 Lanc Comm Concert** 7:00 Speaker Series C
3 SHRED-IT DAY 9-11 Shred-It Pavilion 9:30 Village Voices C 9:30 Park City** 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks T
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9 RESIDENT PHOTO DAY 9:30 Metal Shop GWCR 12:30 Fulton Theatre** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry VS 2:00 Light. Side Players GSCR 2:00 Tea Cup Class** 3:00 Low Vision GT 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR
10 8:30 Act. Comm. 9:30 Village Voices 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks 7:00 Bingo 7:00 Servant Stage
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16 7:30 Men’s Breakfast 9:00 Coffee & Conversation C 9:00 Caring Connections Concord 9-1 AARP** GT 12:30 Wellness Adventure** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR 7:00 NH Hist Society C
17 9:30 Village Voices 9:30 Wood Shop Meeting 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks 10:15 Lunch Bunch** 7:00 Village Voices
23 9:00 Computer Club 9:00 Barnstormers** 10:00 Bible Study/Sally 11:00 Art Guild 1:00 Cross Stitch 1:30 & 7 Movie Oldies 6:30 Mah Jongg
24 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks 10:15 Water St Ministries
GWCR GT T CR T GWCR
30 10:00 Bible Study/Sally GT 10:45 Dine Around** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR 7:00 Handbells Concert C
Musical Memories 1:30pm / C
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Ladies Tea & Fashion Show** 12noon / VP Servant Stage 7pm / C
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25 T BINGO 7pm / GWCR
31 6:00 Paint Nite**
breviations can be found on the “Welcome” sign found on your refrigerator, or at the Life Enrichment office.
**SIGN UP AT RESIDENT SERVICES
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PASTORAL SERVICES
UPCOMING PASTORAL EVENTS
MAY 1 & 15, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship 8:30am, Gardens West Conference Room Discussion Leaders: Cliff Anderson (5/1) and Don Gray (5/15)
MAY 2, THURSDAY National Day of Prayer Service 6am, 7am & 8am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Prayer with community members at 6am & 8am Breakfast at 7am
MAY 2, THURSDAY Widowed and Single Men’s Breakfast 8am, Concord Room
Speaker: Dr. Paul Herr will share about his life as a veterinarian
MAY 2, THURSDAY Community Church Prayer Meeting 12:30pm, Concord Room
A time for intercession and praise for specific prayer needs and answers. Join us for lunch at noon before the meeting.
MAY 7, TUESDAY Sherry Hart Bible Study 9am Prayer and Meditation Room
MAY 22, WEDNESDAY Amish Educational Series 7pm, Chapel Topic: Life Stages Within Plain Communities
MAY 23, 30, THURSDAY Sally Mittelstadt Bible Study 10am, Garden Towers
See highlight box for description of this study.
MAY 28, TUESDAY Women with Purpose 8am, Concord Room
We enjoy breakfast and then share our stories, our care, encouragement and laughter together. All women, who live alone, are invited
MAY 29, WEDNESDAY Amish Educational Series 7pm, Chapel
Topic: Social Development within Plain Communities
Pastor Chet Yoder, Director of Pastoral Services
WORSHIP SCHEDULE MAY 5
Sermon: Rev. Jack Estep Mission Minute: Andy Gudeman
MAY 12
Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder Music: Chapel Quartet
MAY 19
Sermon: Rev Paul Dodge Music: Terry Ziegler
MAY 26
Sermon: Pastor John Meck Music: Ladies Trio
VISITING CHURCHES • OUR LADY OF LOURDES - 1st Tuesday Mass, Chapel - Thursday Communion, Prayer Room • TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 2nd Thursday Communion, Prayer Room • ANGLICAN CHURCH - Sunday Service, Chapel
Topic: The Incomparable Christ, from the book by J. Oswald Sanders
MAY 14, TUESDAY Global Missions 9am, Gardens West Conference Room Speaker: Jonathan Bornman, Eastern Mennonite Missions
MAY 15, WEDNESDAY Amish Educational Series 7pm, Chapel
Topic: Plain Communities and Money
MAY 21, TUESDAY Meet the Chaplains Breakfast 8am, Concord Room
GSV new residents are invited to breakfast and conversation with the chaplains. Sign-up at Resident Services.
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THURSDAYS, MAY 23 - JUNE 13 Women’s Bible Study, 10-11am, Garden Towers, Teacher: Sally Mittelstadt
Women are invited to join a Bible study: Jesus, a man of action, as told by Mark. This is the first of the Gospels to be written. We will study the book as a whole rather than chapter by chapter. Who was Mark? Why did he write and how is this Gospel different? What does it tell us about Jesus?
GSV CLUB FOCUS
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
VILLAGE VOICES
written by Amanda Weaver, GSC Marketing Intern “Music touches a person’s soul,” says Mickey Adams, current director of the GSV Village Voices, and you’re guaranteed to move at least one person in a crowd of 800 people. Each spring in May, the Village Voices give a two-night concert with anywhere from four to eight part harmony in the Chapel. There are 65 people in the chorus currently and the group is still accepting members. Mickey says, “The group takes music seriously, but ourselves not so much. We strive for an enjoyable time for ourselves and the audience.” Shortly after Garden Spot Village opened in 1996, a small choir was made up of people who liked to sing, led by Alice Zimmerman. Then in 2004, Abby Eberly took the position as the director for the group, and decided it was time to name the small choir. They chose Village Voices. Between 2004 to 2014, a few other members of the group took on the role as the director, until Mickey Adams accepted the role and continues today. The group has decided that their goal is to be the best senior citizen chorus in Pennsylvania, and to accomplish their goal, they rehearse every Friday morning from 9:30-11am. The Village Voices are active throughout the entire year, singing for different occasions. Their main event every May is the spring concert, and this year’s theme is “From Spirited to Spiritual.” Some of their past themes for this concert have been “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “Hats Off to Our Favorite Things” and “The Music of Our Lives.” Most of their music is either accompanied by piano or organ. The Village Voices have partnered with the Garden Spot Village Ringers for some of their music. Some other events that the Village Voices sing for are Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Musical Memories, Good Friday and the Christmas Nativity. The Village Voices also travel to sing at other retirement communities. The success and operation behind the Village Voices is due to the director, the accompanists and the board of directors. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Village Voices, contact Mickey Adams (6829).
GSV-TV, Channel 956 — May Highlights MORNING MOVIES/VIDEOS AT 8am
MONDAYS: Gaithers; Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music. TUESDAYS: May Endeavor with Scott Miller WEDNESDAYS: This Is Sycamore Springs, May Episode with Megan Bennett
GSV TV Channel 956
THURSDAYS: Adventures With Wellness from Destination Magazine
MAY FUN FEATURE: GOLDEN AGE COMMERCIALS
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is… Tune in to GSV-TV, Channel 956 in May and take a trip down memory lane, viewing Golden Age Commercials.
EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm REBROADCASTS: Towne Meeting is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm & 7pm. Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm. NOTE: If you see
in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
These groups offer a free opportunity to learn from each other, find supportive understanding, be encouraged, and learn new educational information and life skills.
MAY 1, WEDNESDAY Living with Loss Group Guest Speaker: Chaplain Chet Yoder Topic: What do you want to do next? 10am, Board Room
The journey of grief and loss includes the opportunity to envision a new future. Join us for a time of exploring possibilities and reclaiming hope. The Living with Loss group is for persons who have experienced the death of a spouse, family member, or close friend. Call Jenny Snyder (6259) for more information.
MAY 9, THURSDAY Low Vision Support Group Special Speaker: Dr. Dan Strybos, OD, Owens Optometrics Topic: Macular Degeneration Update 3pm, Garden Towers
Persons who have any type of visual loss will find their knowledge and independence enhanced by this program. Call Mary Beth Villafane (6010) for more information.
MAY 13, MONDAY Caregiver’s Support Group Special Presenters: Anne Kempsell and Michael Rublesky, with Compassus Hospice Topic: Music and Memory 10am, Concord Room
The Alzheimer’s Association and Garden Spot Village co-sponsor this support group for family caregivers of persons with dementia. This month we will discuss the wonder of music and its ability to positively impact those living with memory issues. Upon advance request, free respite care in Adult Day Services (6226) is available during this group meeting time if you are currently enrolled in Garden Spot Village Adult Day Services. If this is your first time attending the support group, please contact Marcia Parsons (6239) or Emelia Reifsnyder (6076).
MAY 15, WEDNESDAY Sharing with Supportive Friends 10:30am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Do you desire a group of supportive friends? This caring, informal group is a resource for residents desiring a safe space to discuss multiple topics and develop encouraging relationships. All are welcome to join the friendly conversation. Contact Jenny Snyder (6259) with any questions.
MAY 27, MONDAY — HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Parkinson’s Disease Support Group We will not meet this month due to the holiday. See you June 24 for our next meeting.
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MAY 28, TUESDAY Healthcare Spouse Group Restaurant: Heritage Restaurant 11:30am
Individuals with a spouse in a healthcare setting are encouraged to attend this group. The focus of the group is support and encouragement. We will enjoy lunch and informal fellowship together at the Heritage Restaurant in Morgantown. The bus will depart from the Village Square at 11:30am. Cost of the meal is the responsibility of the individual. Contact Marcia Parsons (6239) for more information and to reserve your seat on the bus.
JUNE 24, MONDAY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Speaker: Jason Dickow, OTR/L, Wellspan GSV Center for Health Topic: Adaptive Equipment and Creative Solutions for Living Life Well with Tremors 2pm, Garden Towers
We have out-grown the Theater. Please note change of location for 2019. Garden Spot Village Parkinson’s Support Group is designed as an educational and supportive help for individuals with the disease and their family members. Free resources from the National Parkinson’s Foundation are available at the monthly meetings. Contact Sherilyn Lapp (6264) or Emelia Reifsnyder (6076) for more information.
JULY 11, THURSDAY Essential Tremor Support Group Special Speaker: Dr. Sol De Jesus, Motion Disorder Neurologist Topic: Medication and Surgical Advances in the Treatment of Essential Tremors 10am, Garden Towers ***Note change of Location*** Board Room is being renovated
Individuals with Essential Tremors and their families and friends are invited to join us! We are privileged to welcome Dr. De Jesus back to our campus. She is a Neurologist with Penn Medicine Hershey, specializing in Motion Disorders. Dr. De Jesus will address several topics: dealing with side effects of medications, utilizing medication to help with anxiety and surgical updates. This quarterly support group is affiliated with the International Essential Tremor Foundation. Call Sherilyn Lapp (6264) for more information.
ON-LINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Helpful resource links are available to all at the GSV Hearing Loss Network site www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org. The site may also be used as a resident-only safe place to ask questions, compare notes, and share your own experience with hearing loss. Participate by creating a free account. Contact Mary Beth Villafane (6010) if you have questions or suggestions.
SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER
Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services
UTILIZING ALL THE BENEFITS OF A CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY — CELEBRATING ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY Garden Spot Village offers a beautiful campus with different living options based upon a person’s needs. Those who enter Garden Spot Village in an independent living setting have the opportunity to transition to different levels of care as needs arise. What does it really look like to use those different levels of care? Below are some reassuring thoughts from family member, Susan Clark. Susan’s parents, Bud and Ginny Schofield, resided in an apartment and transitioned to different levels of care as their needs changed. What would you want to convey to others who are assisting their loved one in transitioning to another level of care? Susan: My father moved from an apartment in Village Square to a private room in the Memory Support area, Laurel View. He lived in Laurel View for a year and a half, then spent his final weeks with hospice care in Skilled Nursing. My mother moved from the VSA Apartment directly to Skilled Nursing. In all cases, GSV social workers, nurses, CNAs, activity coordinators, maintenance department employees and administrators made the transitions quick and efficient, with care given to minimize the stress that such moves can cause. What fears did you have with transition for your parents? Susan: In both my Mom and Dad’s cases, my primary concern was that they receive the most competent, compassionate and personally tailored care possible. It became immediately clear that GSV would provide this care and I could lay these worries to rest. What was helpful along the way? Susan: Compassion and comprehensive understanding of my parents’ medical situations and personal needs and preferences, and provision of care that sometimes went above and beyond satisfying those needs and preferences, made a huge difference in ensuring that Mom and Dad’s final year and half was as comfortable as possible. This applies not only to care they did receive, but also to care they did not receive, since from the start it was important to them to have palliative care only, rather than artificially life-prolonging measures. The GSV team approach made all the difference: integrating social work, nursing, activities, faith, hospice, family involvement and everything else needed. It is critical that everyone including the family be informed and on the same page, and this was always the case. What would you say to residents and/or family members who are considering transitioning to a different level of care? Susan: Don’t wait! It’s not as scary or intimidating, or even as disruptive as you think. But it can take time and meanwhile, a resident in need of more care can suffer unnecessarily while waiting for a bed to become available. GSV is blessed with an outstanding social work staff, so get to know your social worker now and work closely with this person in order to determine what level of care is best at any given time. We thank Susan Clark for her thoughts and willingness to share the experiences of her parents transitioning through the Continuum of Care at Garden Spot Village. Perhaps you have questions or want to explore supportive levels of care here at Garden Spot Village. Please reach out to your social worker. We’re here to help at every step in the journey.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES Deborah Fast, Director of Volunteer Services CARING CONECTIONS ORIENTATION THURSDAY, MAY 16 9am–2:30pm, Concord Room Lunch is provided during the training.
LIVES OF SERVICE: BILL GEORGE
“You can see my signature just about everywhere,” Bill George says with a grin.
He’s right. His workmanship is everywhere. Over the past 20 years Bill has left a lasting mark on Garden Spot Village. Bookshelves in the library. Structures supporting the train displays as well buildings, bridges, farmhouses, corn cribs, the monorail station and more replicas within the display. Art in Refresh Café. Wood art in the restrooms in Village Square. Door frames and tables. The men he mentors as they learn to use the tools in the Wood Shop. “I just like to keep busy,” he says humbly. He’s grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the community where he thrives and finds purpose. He works in the Wood Shop 30 hours a week. He completes odd jobs, maintains the machines, repairs furniture, cedar chests and more. “There’s always something to do, always something to repair,” he says. His table, which is located just inside the Wood Shop doors, is often the place repair projects land. Residents and staff simply make a donation to the Wood Shop for the work that he completes on their behalf. Bill also makes furniture to sell at the Fall Festival each October and bird houses to sell during the Bird House Display and Silent Auction each February. About 10 years ago, while he was serving as the president of the Wood Shop, he realized the group needed a reason to build items beyond the Fall Festival. So, he challenged them to make bird houses. Now, each February, the display and silent auction inspire spring in the hearts of residents, staff and the local community. In 2019 the event raised $3,500 for the Benevolent Fund. In total, over the past 10 years the event has raised $45,000. He recently completed a replica of the Connell Mansion, as well as the mansion’s outbuildings and grounds for the Cocalico Valley Historical Society. When Larry Knepper presented the opportunity, Bill quickly agreed to help. He says, “I love making models. When they asked for us to make a replica, I was happy to donate my time.” The Cocalico Valley Historical Society showed their appreciation with a generous donation to the Wood Shop. Bill is thankful for the friend who introduced him to Garden Spot Village. At the time they learned about the community, he and his wife Marion were newly retired and at loose ends. A move to Garden Spot Village offered them opportunity, purpose and meaning.
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Caring Connections, a volunteer visitation program at Garden Spot Village, is once again offering an orientation session. Participants will learn about the program, and find out how building a caring relationship with a fellow resident who might be struggling, can enrich your own life as well. Staff will lead sessions on Skilled Nursing, Personal Care and Memory Support – as well as spiritual aspects of reaching out to others in our community. Our own GSV Connectors will also share the blessings and insights of their experience. Please contact Deborah Fast (6204), Ruthann Ware (6851) or Marsha Dawson (6667) if you are interested, or if you have any questions.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Share & Care Thrift Shop will once again be holding a special Appraisal Day at Garden Spot Village. You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity! Ever wonder what that longstanding family heirloom is actually worth? Gary and Diana Alvord of Next to New Fine Furniture Consignment Shop will join us for on-the-spot appraisal of items brought to the event. They will also schedule a home visit for large items.
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 10am-4pm Appraisal Day Share & Care Shop •
All residents and staff are welcome to bring items for appraisal.
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Participants may bring five items at once.
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Appraisal charge is two items for $5.00 (minimum charge $5.00). All proceeds will be given to the GSV Benevolent Fund.
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Appraisals are fair market value.
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Participants will be given a number when they register at the door. They will be told approximately what time their number will be called.
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You can also schedule a home visit at a later date for appraisal of large items.
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Next to New will be prepared to purchase items if they are interested, and if a participant wishes to sell. Be sure to bring driver’s license or other photo ID if you are interested in selling your item(s).
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Next to New will also be able to provide printed documentation for insurance purposes, etc. of your appraisal item for a $50 fee.
Please mark your calendars and plan to participate! Contact Deborah Fast in Volunteer Services (6204) with any questions: dfast@gardenspotvillage.org.
WELLNESS MAY IS ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS MONTH There are Eight Facets to the Framework of your wellness. They are Fitness, Faith, Finances, Footprint, Food, FamilyFriends, Feelings, and Focus. 9 Steps to Achieve Personal Environmental Wellness: We hear about environmental illness every day on the news. Some of these toxins seem so unavoidable, it can be overwhelming! Let’s focus on the things that you CAN do for yourself and your family in order to help minimize your exposure to toxins. The staff at NYC Medical Center got together to pitch in their favorite ideas on how to maintain environmental wellness. 1. Exercise: It’s a great way to help keep your body and mind strong, while improving your immune system and sweating out toxins. 2. Eat local and organic produce: Choose locally-grown, organic foods that support your body, the local economy and the environment. Berries are among food favorites for overall well-being. They are packed with anti-oxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Kale is another little food with big returns. 3. Focus on the good: Turn your attention to the positive things that are happening around you. Even if you’re in a bad mood, noticing the joyous laugh of a baby or the beauty of a flowering tree, or the smell of fresh cut grass can put you into a positive frame of mind. 4. Sleep well: Sleep’s role in overall wellness is greatly under rated. Especially in urban areas, this is a big health problem. Practice good sleep hygiene by turning off the TV or computer, dimming the lights and using relaxing music to create a peaceful environment. 5. Take a technology holiday: Just one day a week try turning off your cell phone, powering down your laptop and step outside to enjoy nature. It’s helpful for your body, mind and spirit to have a break from being bombarded by information every minute. You may even notice that your stress levels go down and it’s easier to be in the moment. 6. Reuse your bottle: Try a stainless steel water bottle. This helps prevent ingesting toxic chemicals from plastic bottles. It also decreases the amount of waste being sent to landfills. 7. Enjoy detox foods: Do your liver a favor by incorporating these foods into your daily meals to help your body detox every day; burdock root, dandelion greens, artichoke, turmeric, beets, and fennel. 8. Choose clean meat: If you choose to eat chicken, beef, pork or other types of animal protein, choose versions raised without the use of antibiotics, pesticides and hormones. This will help avoid contaminating your own body with these toxic substances and support farmers who are using conscious farming practices. 9. Clean green: Choose ‘green’ or homemade natural cleaning products. These are surprisingly easy and fun to make with many household products you may already have.
Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness
WELLNESS HIGHLIGHT… SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Put a spring in your step and join us for a 5K walk, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 3pm at the Pavilion (rain location Village Park)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS… MAY 6-10, MONDAY - FRIDAY Lancaster Senior Games at Spooky Nook Sports Complex
There are a variety of events. Pick up registration forms at Resident Services or the Wellness Department.
MAY 8, WEDNESDAY Mindful Eating Taste and Learn 2pm, Harvest Table MAY 16, THURSDAY Disc Golf, Lloyd H Roland Memorial Park, Akron, PA 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3:30pm Cost: $6pp transportation
JUNE 18, TUESDAY Wellness Adventure – Tubing Details and costs TBD
WellSpan HealthTalks Your goal is better health. We’ll help you get there.
Conditions of the Spine and Treatment Options Join us for this FREE HealthTalk! Back and neck pain can reduce the quality of your life. Everyday activities can become difficult or unbearable. Favorite hobbies may be a thing of the past. Join our spine surgery program coordinator to learn about the anatomy of the back and neck, conditions related to the pain and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis to help get relief.
Tuesday, May 7, 7 - 8 p.m. Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland
Speaker: Roxanne Kintzer, BSN, RN, WellSpan Spine Surgery Program Coordinator Cost: FREE Register: Registration is required for these FREE health talks. Please visit WellSpan.org/EphrataBack or call (855) 237-4222 to register. WellSpan.org/EphrataBack 6106 PR&M 4/19
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SENIOR CAT CARE
May 20, Monday 10am, Gardens West Conference Room
Speaker: Dr. Chris, New Holland Veterinary Hospital Join cat owners and cat lovers learning the latest in cat care – Senior Cat Care.
CREATIVE CARD CLASS May 21, Tuesday 2pm, Art Studio
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
Make a new hands-on creative card. Sample on display in the Life Enrichment Office. Teacher: Marie Diehl Cost: $4pp Sign up at Resident Services.
ART GUILD PRESENTATION MAY GALLERY DISPLAYS
May 1 - 31 The Main Street Art Gallery
Theme: Congressional Art Competition Show Original art work, submitted by high school students in the 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, will be on display. Congressman Lloyd Smucker will choose only one piece, from the many submitted, to hang in the tunnel connecting the United States Capitol and the Cannon House Office Building.
Apartment Suites Display Case
Theme: Jeannette Glass Residents: Bill Pratt, will display his collection of Jeannette Glass. Jeannette Bottle Works/Jeannette Glass Co. began operation in the late 1880s in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Displayed will be a vast selection of handmade bottles, jars and dishware.
COMPUTER HELP
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Wednesdays 1pm, GSV Library
Courtesy of ELANCO Library, volunteer computer help is available. No appointment necessary.
GSV BOOK CLUB
May 1, Wednesday 2pm, Gardens South Conference Room
Topic: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Monthly, reading enthusiasts gather to discuss current book selections.
LIGHTER-SIDE PLAYERS AUDITIONS
May 9, Thursday 2pm, Gardens South Conference Room
Calling All Actors! In September, the Lighter-Side Players are planning to present another play at Garden Spot Village. There are parts for 5 women and 2 men. The show will be performed script-in-hand, so there is no need for memorization. Several behind the scenes people are also needed. If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at acting, or if it is something you did years ago and would like to give it a try again, come and read for a part. Auditions will be cold readings from the script, so no preparation is necessary. For more information contact Fran Rapp (6511) or franrapp@frontier.com.
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May 23, Thursday 11am, Theater
Topic: Unique Decoupage feathering and 3D elevation form of art technique. Speaker: Marie Diehl Maria Diehl, GSV resident and Art Guild member will demonstrate the method she uses to create lifelike 3D images placed in her paintings making her subjects come to life before your very eyes. This technique is called Decoupage and involves carefully cutting multiple layers of prints of the selected composition feature to build a most effective projected illusion of a three dimensional form. It takes great skill and practice and provides amazing painting impact. Come see how it’s done by a real expert and do a little dreaming of your own.
CULTURE CLASS
May 28, Tuesday 10am, Theater
Join Eric Lin, IVEP, as he shares about his homeland of China. Topic: Entertainment, Transportation and Shopping
PAINT NITE
Friday, May 31 6-8pm, Village Park
Celebrate your creativity. Paint Nite with Zole returns to GSV. Beginners and advanced artists welcome. Small group instruction and all supplies provided. Adult Class. Public welcome. Sample on display in Life Enrichment Office. Painting: Patriotic Sky Cost: $35pp includes instruction, supplies & Starbucks specialty drink. Sign up at Resident Services.
COMPUTER CLASS
June 17, Monday 1pm, Gardens South Conference Room
(Sign up begins May 2) Topic: Google Cloud Do you have too many files on your computer? Look no further than Google’s cloud-based storage service! Join us as we learn the basics of Google’s Cloud storage from how, why, and when to use it! If you wish to follow along with the class, please bring a portable device with WiFi capabilities. Cost: Free courtesy of ELANCO Library Sign up at Resident Services.
G A RD EN SP OT V I LLAG E
Speakers Series 7pm | 1st Thursday | Chapel
MAY 2, THURSDAY Speaker: Greg Huber Topic: Hex Signs, Rare Mystery Marks and Decorations on Historic Houses & Barns A multitude of signs, symbols and mystery marks adorn an untold number of barns on their exterior and interiors. Houses also have embellishments, chief among them beautiful date-stones. A surprisingly wide diversity of graphic expressions was placed on these country buildings 125-250 years ago. A most interesting program of history and architectural beauty.
JUNE 15, SATURDAY **GETTYSBURG COLLEGE CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE 7:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 9pm approximate return (Sign up began April 4)
Garden Spot Village has received a special invitation to participate in a one-day Civil War Educational Excursion (part of a broader 3-day conference). Over 35 leading Civil War historians will present Nat Turner’s Rebellion, combat experience of Civil War soldiers, Embattled Freedom and much more. Your day includes not only 4 fantastic presentations (choose from a broad selection of topics), but also lunch, dinner and an after-dinner battlefield tour. The 2019 conference will offer something for everyone! Cost: $81pp includes presentations, 2 meals, tour and transportation. A great deal (3-day conference = $600+) Sign up at Resident Services. Deadline: May 1.
JUNE 20, THURSDAY **POT LUCK PICNIC AT OVERLY GROVE 5pm Pot Luck 6pm Entertainment (Sign up begins May 2)
Mark your calendar for this fun, off-campus event. Apartment and Cottage residents are invited to enjoy the cool, enclosed Overly Grove Pavilion complete with comfortable table/chair seating and modern restrooms. Invite a neighbor. Paper products, beverages and entertainment courtesy of Garden Spot Village. Cost: Bring a dish to feed 10-12, hot, cold and/or dessert. Shuttle service departing the Apartment Suites Lobby at 4:30pm Sign up at Resident Services.
**AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSES MAY 14, TUESDAY & MAY 16, THURSDAY 2-DAY INTRODUCTION TO DRIVER SAFETY MAY 21, TUESDAY 1-DAY REFRESHER COURSE (Proof of previous course completion required)
All classes will be held 9am-1pm, Garden Towers Cost: $15pp AARP members / $20pp non-members Checks payable to AARP and required at class. Please note, this course will not be billed to your GSV account.
JUNE 24-28 **GRANDS & KIDS CAMP
Invite your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to a week of SLIMEfilled fun! Grands & Kids Camp includes projects, field trips and just plain fun. Participate in one event, one full day or the entire week. The choice is up to you and your grandchild. Brochures available. Sign up at Resident Services.
JULY 11, THURSDAY **APOLLO 50TH ANNIVERSARY 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9:30pm (Sign up began April 4)
In honor of the Apollo 50th Anniversary, GSV travels to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, as well as, the Steven Udvar-Hazy Center. Experience special commemorative displays including Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit, on display for the first time in 13 years. Additional details available in the Travel in Style with GSV booklet. Cost: $109pp includes museum admissions, lunch in Washington, D.C., Elite Coach transportation, and all gratuities. Sign up at Resident Services.
Take Me Out To The Ball Game!!! MAY 23, THURSDAY **BARNSTORMERS VS NEW BRITAIN BEES 9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Game Time: 11am (Sign up begins April 4)
Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Barnstormers. This special senior living community day features Senior Health Fair, participation in on-field activities and more. Cost: $14pp includes game & transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
JUNE 3, MONDAY **READING FIGHTIN’ PHILS 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Game Time: 9:30am (Sign up begins May 2)
It’s Senior Day at the Reading Phillies! Courtesy of Garden Spot Village game sponsorship, your game ticket is FREE today. Invite family and friends to drive on their own and meet you. GSV has plenty of tickets to share. Visit Life Enrichment for extra Free tickets. Cost: $6pp transportation. Ticket cost: Free Sign up at Resident Services for transportation.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT MAY 2019 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! THURSDAY, MAY 2
TRIP SIGN-UP beginning 8am, Theater
REMEMBER: if you choose to arrive prior to 8am, place your name on the “I’m waiting for a #” paper. At 7:30am a volunteer will arrive and distribute #’s. Beginning at 8am, we will begin to call #’s. Note – if you are not present when your # is called, you will be issued a new # in sequential order upon your return. Questions? Call Life Enrichment (6007) or (6133).
MAY 2 & 30, THURSDAY **DINE AROUND THE WORLD 11am depart Apartment Suite Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up began April 4)
Experience international foods without traveling around the world. Named after the owners’ three daughters, Three Sisters Park, Ephrata, features Cambodian, Thai and Khmer cuisine. Cost: $6pp transportation. Meal cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
MAY 2, THURSDAY **LANCASTER COMMUNITY CONCERT 6:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up began July 3)
Please notify Resident Services if you do not plan to ride the bus to this final concert of the season, thus opening a seat for those on the waiting list. Cost: $6pp transportation. Season ticket on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
MAY 3, FRIDAY & MAY 15, WEDNESDAY **MALL SHOPPING 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 1:30pm
Leave the driving to us as we transport you to enjoy a morning of shopping. May 3: Park City May 15: Tanger Outlets Cost: $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
MAY 9, THURSDAY **FULTON THEATER 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5:30pm (Sign up began April 4)
Show: Sophisticated Ladies A combined group of residents and future residents are invited to experience Fulton Theater’s performance of Sophisticated Ladies, complete with a pre-show theater walking tour. Tickets, courtesy of Fulton Theater and Garden Spot Village sponsorship. Seating is limited. Cost: $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
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MAY 9, THURSDAY **BEAUTY IN A TEA CUP 2pm, Aeroponics Greenhouse (Sign up began April 12)
The Flower and Home Marketplace bring a Design Workshop to Garden Spot Village. Complete with lovely fresh flowers, this tea cup arrangement would be a nice gift or a special addition to your home. Cost: $10pp includes all supplies plus a $10 gift card Sign up at Resident Services.
MAY 11, SATURDAY **LADIES TEA & FASHION SHOW 12noon, Village Park (Sign up began April 4)
Invite your daughters, granddaughters, sisters and friends to the Garden Spot Village Ladies Tea. Wear bright spring colors, hats optional. Experience a delicious tea complete with scones, tea sandwiches, petite desserts and tea, of course. The event will be a fashionable one as ladies model lovely Refresh Store fashions and accessories. Seating is very limited, so sign up choosing your table. Cost: $18pp Sign up at Resident Services
MAY 14, TUESDAY **LADIES TO LUNCH 11:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins May 2) Join the Ladies to Lunch as they travel to JB Dawson’s, Lancaster. Striving for excellence in food, service and atmosphere, JB Dawson’s offers a menu using the freshest ingredients. Cost: $6pp transportation. Meal cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
MAY 17, FRIDAY & MAY 21, TUESDAY **LUNCH BUNCH 10:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3pm (Sign up begins May 2)
Lunch Bunch travels to a repeat favorite in North East, MD, Woody’s Crab House. Join us for tasty seafood and if you are not a seafood lover, many other options are available. Cost: $6pp transportation. Meal cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
JUNE 6, THURSDAY **CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE 9:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 1pm (Sign up begins May 2)
Following extensive renovations, Canine Partners for Life (CPL), Cochranville, is again open for tours. CPL is a non-profit organization dedicated to training service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. Demo and tour included. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat on the way home. Cost: $6pp transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
JUNE 13, THURSDAY **FULTON THEATER 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5:30pm (Sign up begins May 2) Show: Mamma Mia A combined group of residents and future residents are invited to experience the Fulton Theater’s performance of Mamma Mia, complete with pre-show theater walking tour. Tickets, courtesy of Fulton Theater and Garden Spot Village sponsorship. Seating is limited. Cost: $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
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