SOCIAL SERVICES

LIVING WITH LOSS/LIVING WITH HOPE

MAY 3, WEDNESDAY, MORNING COFFEE

9am, Concord Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)

You are welcome to bring a photo or memento of your loved one. This will be an informal time of fellowship and sharing of memories.

CAREGIVER FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

MAY 8, MONDAY

10am, Concord Room | Facilitator: Marcia Parsons (6239)

Special Speaker: Laura Gribble, GSC Music Therapist Topic: The Power of Music

FELLOW TRAVELERS IN COMMUNITY

MAY 10, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater | Facilitators: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment.

COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS IN COMMUNITY

MAY 17, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater | Facilitators: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Learn how to support friends or family experiencing cognitive challenges.

SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

MAY 17, WEDNESDAY

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) Encouragement and support for those feeling down, alone or anxious. Please RSVP to Jenny.

PARKINSON’S FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

MAY 22, MONDAY

2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)

Special Speaker: Michelle Stoner, GSC Legacy Companion Topic: Your Life, Your Story, Your Legacy.

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK

Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP

MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TUESDAYS

6pm, GSV Prayer & Meditation Room

Call 410.598.6792 for more information.

• Support during life transitions

• Advanced Directives: explanation and copies of various formats

• Phone calls: assistance if following prompts and/or hearing issues make it difficult for you to communicate

• PA REAL ID driver’s license

• Information about Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, DayBreak

• Rent Rebate application: Do I qualify? Help with application

• Mediation: If you have a conflict with another resident, your social worker can assist in reaching a resolution

• Counseling referral

• Finding a friend through the Caring Connector Program

• CATIE Morning Check-in: What are the parameters? How do I sign up?

• Coordination of services after an emergency

• Medical equipment following surgery or hospitalization

• Answering medical insurance questions and making sense of medical bills

• Long Term Care Insurance premium increase letter: what is my best option?

• Advocacy services for family or staff conflicts

Pick up a full list of how Social Services can provide support and maximize your independence. The sheet is printed on yellow paper and can be found on the table outside Sherilyn’s office. Not sure of the name of the social worker who covers your area? That information is on the resource sheet too!

MEET THE SOCIAL SERVICE TEAM

MAY 8, MONDAY

1pm, Theater | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)

Join us for an informal time of getting to know the team and hearing about what we do. We often ask you questions; this is your opportunity to ask some of us!

Lighthouse Vocational Services was established in 1975 at a time when people with disabilities were often isolated at home or in institutions, without opportunities to integrate or work with other people. Businessmen from the New Holland community saw a need and an opportunity.

They founded Lighthouse on the belief that God created each person with value and purpose, and from the very beginning, participants were given dignity. The founders mobilized volunteers and renovated an old farmhouse in Blue Ball to create a place where people could find meaning and purpose. Lighthouse started with only three participants but quickly grew to over 20. Most of the participants were from Christian, Old Order Mennonite or Amish families.

Today, Lighthouse serves over 200 individuals in Lancaster, Chester and Lebanon Counties. The organization still carries the vision to help all persons meet their greatest potential. Based in a 25,000 square foot warehouse building in New Holland, Lighthouse offers participants a wide variety of in-house, community-based, and online opportunities to gain experience, explore new interests, integrate with the community and build the skills needed for lasting employment.

Get Involved: Lighthouse Vocational Services offers pop-up events in the Village Square at Garden Spot Village. These sales events offer an opportunity to support Lighthouse participants as they offer their artwork for sale. Garden Spot Village looks forward to deepening the relationship between our organizations; look for additional opportunities to partner with Lighthouse in the near future.

To learn more, visit www.lighthousevoc.org