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GARDENVARIETY December 2023 | A Publication of Garden Spot Village
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS POLAR EXPRESS-STYLE! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 10AM-3PM AT GARDEN SPOT SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS
CONTENTS
MISSION ADVANCEMENT
Wendy Nagle, Director
— Volume 15 Issue 12 — Mission Advancement..................... 2 Dining Services............................... 3 GSV Communications.................... 4 Train Room Open House............... 4 Community Corner......................... 5 Theater Experiences......................... 5 Life Enrichment.............................. 6-7 Marketing........................................ 8 Resident Holiday Event Details...... 9 Pastoral Services.............................. 10 Saturday Evening Concert.............. 11 Making a Difference....................... 11 Social Services................................. 12 Volunteer Services........................... 13 Wellness........................................... 14 Around Town.................................. 15 Explore Something New................. 15 Sign-Up............................................ 16
Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season as we open our doors to the Village Christmas Market, Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10am-3pm. Bring your family and friends to Garden Spot Village for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Shop our stores and Makers Market. Then make a special visit to the Train Room and Wood Shop. For more information visit gsc.gl/christmasmarket
A time when generosity fills the air with hope. During the holiday season, giving traditions are powerful ways to find joy, connect with your community, and pass along your values. This year, we encourage you to start a new tradition with your friends and family. Need an idea? THE JOY JAR: Encourage everyone to jot down their favorite moments of generosity this season and drop them in the Joy Jar. Keep it going all year long and read them all next Christmas Eve.
PUBLISHER
Garden Spot Village OUR MISSION
Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living. EDITOR
Colleen Musselman
music of the birds
FEBRUARY 2024 BIRDHOUSE AUCTION
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Now is a great time to create items for the February 2024 Birdhouse Auction. Whether you work in wood, pottery, metal, fabric, paper, paint, or glass, we invite you to creatively imagine the Music of the Birds. Questions? Contact Barb Martin (6153).
PROOFREADERS
Angel Tree Celebration of Life Ceremony
TYPESETTER
Samantha Stone Brandon Adams
Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox Mallory Lettorale
Mark your calendar
Thursday, December 14, 2023 • 5pm, GSV Chapel
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DINING SERVICES
Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager
Christmas Day in the Harvest Table and TDR MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 11AM – 2PM Holiday A la Carte Menu
STARTERS • Lobster Chowder, Oyster Crackers - $3.49
• Mini Salad Bar: Featuring Ambrosia Salad, Cranberry Orange Apple Salad
• Baby Carrots with Cranberries & Sage Oil
• Roasted Cauliflower, Sundried Tomato, Parmesan • Sweet Potato Casserole, Pecan Streusel • Classic Mashed Potatoes
ENTREES • Spiral Ham – Dark Cherry Glaze - $6.49
• Slow Roasted Rib-Eye - Brown butter Au Jus- $10.99 • Herb and Lemon Stuffed Filet of Sole - White Wine Sauce- $7.99
SIDES -$1.39 Per Portion
• Roasted Chestnut Bread Filling
DESSERTS • NY Cheesecake with Nutella Ganache • Rustic Gingerbread Cake with Almond Filling • Shady Maple Mincemeat Pie • Assorted Holiday Pies • Achenbach’s Holiday Cookies
Terrace Dining Room and Large Party reservations required. Please call Extension 6202 for your reservation.
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DID YOU KNOW…
GSV
COMMUNICATIONS
• GSV-TV 956 is the GSV Information Channel • GSV-TV 957 is the GSV Entertainment Channel • CATIE offers information at your fingertips, all-the-time • Garden Variety is delivered to your home, monthly • Weekly Announcement arrives with your Friday in-house mail
GSV-TV - SHORT FILMS:
• MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music • TUESDAYS, 6pm: December Endeavor
GSV-TV - DECEMBER FEATURE:
Here’s a question to ponder… On every street corner you hear what song? Tune in to GSV-TV in December to see the answer to this and enjoy a daily Christmas Trivia. Answers begin at noon. Merry Christmas! GSV-TV - EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm
GSV-TV - REBROADCASTS:
• Towne Meeting is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm • Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm (Coffee & Conversation and Towne Meeting can also be found on CATIE & MyGSV under Video.)
NOTE: If you see
in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.
TRAIN ROOM OPEN HOUSE DATES
COME SEE THE TRAINS FROM 1:30PM TO 4PM ON DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. More than 20 residents, with a wide range of skillsets, including backgrounds in architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer software programming, home building and more, work together to plan, construct and maintain two model train layouts in a 1,837 square foot space. While they do not charge an entrance fee for Open Houses, they do rely on the generosity of donations from visitors to keep the trains running.
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COMMUNITY CORNER CHECK OUT DECEMBER THEATER EXPERIENCES! FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM December 8 Max Lucado, The Christmas Candle, 2013 / PG
THE NEW HOLLAND BAND: SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1829 A TALE OF PATRIOTISM, MUSICIANSHIP AND WAR Article by Amelia Madrigal, Marketing Intern
The New Holland Band formed in 1829 to support the 51st Regiment, Pennsylvania State Militia. For this, the New Holland Band has been declared the second oldest municipal band in the country. The band helped boost morale during wartime and did whatever was needed to help the community, including staffing ambulances, tending wounds, and even fighting in the bloody war. After decades of disbanding and re-banding, the need for a band was crucial when the United States entered World War II in 1941. Patriotism in New Holland was at an all-time high and with the help of the local Lions Club, a new band was formed. Dubbed The Victory Band of New Holland, the band made its musical debut on July 4th, 1942. It thrived, and during the Victory Band Era, the band seemed to increase in quality with each new director. The most recent director for the band was Dr. Kenneth Laudermilch, a retired director from West Chester University. Dr. Laudermilch holds a B.S. in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College, a M.M. in Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music, and a D.M.A. from the Catholic University of America. Fred Hughes, an accomplished musician, conductor and director, will step into the director role in early 2024. Fred returns to Lancaster and the band of his youth; he performed alongside his father in the New Holland Band as a teenager. Now named the New Holland Band, the members perform with purpose. The band has evolved from a military parade to the present-day symphonic band. In 1974, the band toured in Europe focusing on New Holland’s sister city, Longvic, France. It also made stops in Paris, Dijon, and La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland.
December 15 & 22 The Nativity Story 2006 / PG
CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM December 3 Coronavirus: Don’t Blame Bats December 17 America’s Declaration; A Bold Experiment
TRAVEL SERIES, 3:30PM December 4 Japan: Islands of Extremes December 18 Asia Climate Impact
SPECIAL MOVIE EVENT, 2PM & 7PM December 6, Wednesday
The Thorn Birds, Episode 3 December 13, Wednesday
The Thorn Birds, Episode 4
TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM December 19
Babes in Toyland - 1961
Members of the band include professional and non-professional musicians and college and high school students. Membership professions include educators, businesspersons, industrial workers, carpenters, clerks, nurses and homemakers. Most musicians undergo an apprenticeship for many years before being granted the honor of active membership status.
THEATER RERUNS, FRIDAY, 2PM & 7PM GSV-TV 957 ONLY
The New Holland Band will perform its Holiday Pops concert on Friday, December 8 at DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster. Tickets are available by calling 717.355.5096. Garden Spot Village will provide transportation for this concert; reserve your seat on the bus at Resident Services by calling 717.355.6000.
December 15 & 22 And So It Goes
December 1 & 8 A Promise for Astrid
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L I F E E N R I C H M E N T DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18, MONDAY
Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary. DECEMBER 5, TUESDAY
Frontier Communications
9-11am, Resident Services A secure Frontier payment drop-box will be available. DECEMBER 6, WEDNESDAY
**Ladies Breakfast
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Special Guest: NEW Resident Life Experiences Director, Jason Kuntz The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus. Cost on own. DECEMBER 7 & 21, THURSDAY
Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV All are welcome to attend Coffee & Conversation. Q & A time will be allotted in-person or by calling (717) 298-0030.
Colleen Musselman, Director
DECEMBER 8, FRIDAY
BINGO
7pm, Gardens West Conference Room Bring-a-Prize, Win-a-Prize Bingo comes to GSV. It costs nothing more than bringing a prize with you. You might ask, what kind of prize should I bring? Suggestions include but are not limited to a baked item, plant, useful household item or snack. At the end of the evening, everyone will take home a prize. Sign up is NOT required. DECEMBER 11, MONDAY & DECEMBER 12, TUESDAY
Council Meetings
9am, Forge December 11 Apartment Council December 12 Cottage Council DECEMBER 18, MONDAY
Towne Meeting
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV Monthly, GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.
HYMN SING & LIVE NATIVITY
**All NEW sign-ups begin December 5, Tuesday
DECEMBER 4, MONDAY 7PM, CHAPEL The wonderful Christmas season is here, filled with celebrations honoring the birth of Jesus. Mark your calendar for the Live Nativity & Hymn Sing.
LANCASTER MEISTERSINGERS
DECEMBER 10, SUNDAY 7PM, CHAPEL The Lancaster Meistersingers, comprised of Mennonite adults and youth, will share a program of sacred and classical Christmas music. Love Offering will be taken to benefit Helping Hands & Hearts ministry.
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UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY
DECEMBER 15, FRIDAY Ah, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day — an annual tradition that has been around for decades and continues to bring joy and laughter every holiday season to people of all ages. It’s an opportunity for you to get creative and flaunt your most outrageous holiday apparel.
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
DECEMBER 31, SUNDAY 8-10PM, CHAPEL Ring in the New Year with GSV friends. The Evans Sisters will perform Patsy Cline and Friends, a fun and festive musical tribute. Cost: Bring a dish of finger foods to share.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES
DECEMBER 16, SATURDAY 7PM, CHAPEL Vivace Ensemble; Strings, Chimes & Voices Vivace Strings returns to GSV presenting a beautiful program of seasonal music. Cost: Donations accepted at the door support the GSV Benevolent Fund. Family, friends, and public invited.
VILLAGE VOICES CHIRSTMAS CONCERT
JANUARY 5, FRIDAY, 2PM, CHAPEL JANUARY 5, SATURDAY, 7PM, CHAPEL The Village Voices presents Sounds of the Season. Both secular and sacred favorites will be shared as we reminisce about festive sounds of the past and celebrate our hope for the present and future.
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M A R K E T I N G
Kelly Sweigart, Director of Sales
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MARKETING! CHRISTMAS RESIDENT DROP-IN: Thursday, December 14, 6-8pm Enjoy this delicious holiday celebration which includes seasonal treats displayed from the Apartment Suites Lobby to the Chapel. Live music, delicious bites and fellowship make this the highlight of the holiday season at Garden Spot Village. Residents and future residents are invited.
2024 TOUR GUIDE AND HOME TOUR INCENTIVE: When you open your home or offer a personal tour to prospective residents, your name will be entered into a gift card drawing for various businesses. Interested in giving tours or opening your home? Call Resident Services, 717.355.6000.
GARDEN SPOT AT YOUR DOOR: In Fall 2023, we introduced Garden Spot At Your Door, an opportunity for future residents and members of the community to order personalized services like grocery delivery, laundry, home cleaning and home repair. If your friends or family are interested in learning more, invite them to visit our website: www.gardenspotvillage.org/at-your-door/
RECENT BLOG POSTS
6 LANCASTER COUNTY SHOPS TO VISIT THIS GIFT-GIVING SEASON
Written by Natalija Gligorevic Lancaster County has a plethora of locally-owned shops to explore this holiday season. Here are a few to make sure you visit... Read more: gsc.gl/blog
A MUSICAL JOURNEY
Written by Mallory Lettorale “I don’t enjoy talking in front of others, so I let the piano talk” says Marian Sautter, a Garden Spot Village resident since July 2003.... Read more: gsc.gl/blog
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY PORTRAIT IN OUR VIBRANT COMMUNITY, YOUR FRIENDLY FACE MAKES US COMPLETE! Share your warm smile, strengthen connections, and be a part of our lively community tapestry. Let your portrait tell the unique story of the warmth and spirit that defines Garden Spot Village, where every face contributes to our collective story. Ensure your presence in the community directory by scheduling a session with Juanita Fox (6157). We capture the images of our diverse community on the first Wednesday of each month.
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RECENT VIDEOS
DECEMBER ENDEAVOR Highlighting the opportunities for people to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village. Watch online: gsc.gl/media
OUTDOOR TREE LIGHTING
DECEMBER 2, SATURDAY | 5:30-7PM LEGACY GARDEN
FEATURING SPARKLING LIGHTS, SPECIAL MUSIC, FRESHLY-BAKED COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY
DECEMBER 14, THURSDAY | 5PM GSV CHAPEL
DURING THE CEREMONY, READERS WILL RECOGNIZE THE NAMES THAT HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BY OUR GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE RESIDENTS AS REMEMBERED LOVED ONES OR HONORED FRIENDS.
GARDEN SPOT CHRISTMAS DROP-IN
DECEMBER 14, THURSDAY | 6-8PM V I L L A G E S Q UA R E
JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE EVENING OF DELICIOUS DESSERTS AND FELLOWSHIP. STOP BY AS YOUR SCHEDULE ALLOWS.
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PA S TO R A L S E R V I C E S
DECEMBER 7, THURSDAY
DECEMBER 21, THURSDAY
8am, Village Park An invitation for widowed and single women and men to breakfast! Kick off the holiday season with this opportunity to get to know a GSV neighbor better. Breakfast will be provided courtesy of Pastoral Services. Following breakfast, we will enjoy Christmas music presented by local musician Michael Truitt. Sign up at Resident Services by December 1
7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship, and a Devotional by Mark Farnham, professor at Lancaster Bible College
Christmas Breakfast
DECEMBER 4 THROUGH 7
David Jeremiah Series
10am, Garden Towers Topic: The Great Disappearance DECEMBER 18, MONDAY
Ukraine Update
7pm, Chapel Pam D’Andre will be giving an update on Ukraine, how the war impacts the Ukrainian church, and her ministry there during these turbulent times. Pam is the daughter of GSV residents Don & Lucille Sutton.
Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s
DECEMBER 24, SUNDAY
Christmas Eve Service
3pm, Chapel A service of Christmas hymns, their stories, and special music by GSV residents.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS MONDAY EVENINGS, 7PM, CHAPEL
January Origins Series
In January, we will explore the subject of the origin of the earth; science, the Bible, and age of the earth.
January 15 – Doesn’t Science Disprove Christianity? (Randy Gehman) January 22 – In the Beginning . . . We Misunderstood (Dr. John Soden) January 29 – Is Galileo Still Under House Arrest? (Dr. Val Dunham)
DECEMBER 20, WEDNESDAY Women In Community Breakfast 8am, Village Park A Journey of Faith: From Prayer around a Dining Table to a Ministry of Light and Love – Chaplain Karyn Nancarvis will be sharing stories about her walk with God, highlighting trust, guidance, the support of church community and the power of prayer.
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Chet Yoder, Director
RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL AWARENESS TEAM As we celebrate the birth of Jesus this month, it may be an appropriate time to be reminded of some of His teachings. Jesus states, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Matthew Desmond, in his book Poverty, by America (2023), does not refer to scripture but discusses how our society treats those living in poverty. Desmond, Sociology Department at Princeton, asserts that the U.S. has more poverty than any other advanced democracy; that poverty in America persists because it benefits the rest of us. He discusses how we can apply our obsessions and talents, whatever they may be, toward reducing poverty. For anyone interested in applying the least of these teaching to today’s society, Poverty, by America may be a good choice. The book may be found in the Social Sciences section of the GSV library at SOC/DES.
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.
YEAR-END TOTALS
Thanks to your generous donations, GSV Making A Difference has gifted local ministries with much needed items
• January/February—New Holland Food Pantry 1,956 lbs. food
• April—Lions Club 465 pr. Eyeglasses | Cell Phones for Soldiers 22 cell phones | Ronald McDonald House can tabs • May—New Holland Early Learning Center 14 crates of diapers & baby items • June—UNTO 297 kids clothing | 76 blankets
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS FOR SOLDIERS
• July—CrossNet Ministries 126 Backpacks | 732 school items
Collecting empty Christmas stockings, 20"-24" in size, handmade or purchased, for the Keystone Military families. This collection will bless soldiers in 2024.
• October—Operation Christmas Child 200 shoeboxes
DECEMBER 1-31
• September—Water Street Ministries 131winter coats 236 misc. clothing • November—CrossNet Ministries hats & gloves
• December—Keystone Military Families Christmas stockings
SATURDAY EVENING 7pm | GSV CHAPEL
DECEMBER 16: VIVACE ENSEMBLE, Strings, Chimes & Voices JANUARY 20: THEN SINGS MY SOUL, Perfect Harmony
CONCERT SERIES
FEBRUARY 17: VALLEY FORGE CHORUS, Four-Part A Cappella Harmonies MARCH 16: JOCELYN CROSBY & DOUG WIMER, Flute and Piano
APRIL 20: FLIP SIDE BIG BAND, Lampeter Strasburg Community Band
Donations Accepted at the Door | Public Invited
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S O C I A L S E R V I C E A D V O C A C Y
Sherilyn Lapp, Director
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCACY TEAM!
(L to R): Lauryn Engel (Skilled Nursing – covering for Kasey’s maternity leave), Leah Hoffner (Cottages & VSA), Mary Beth Villafane (Garden Apartments), Julie Umstead (Skilled Nursing), Jenny Snyder (Sycamore Springs), Leslie Hartman (Mountain View and Meadow View Personal Care), Sherilyn Lapp (Director, Carriage Homes & Co-operative Living). Kasey Williams, Skilled Nursing Social Work Advocate, and her husband, Mitch, welcomed their firstborn, Tatum Paul, on September 23. We rejoice with Kasey!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS CAREGIVER FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT
DECEMBER 11, MONDAY 10am, Meadow View Chapel Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171) & Melody Karick (6136) Speaker: Melody Karick, GSC Dementia Educator Specialist Topic: Successfully Navigating the Holidays Join us for helpful tips, discussion with other caregivers and light refreshments. A tour will also be offered.
FELLOW TRAVELERS IN COMMUNITY DECEMBER 13, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater Facilitators: Leslie Hartman (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.
LOW VISION FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
DECEMBER 14, THURSDAY 3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171) Special Speaker: Dr Zoe Horan, Resonance Audiology Topic: Low Vision + Hearing Loss
COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS IN COMMUNITY DECEMBER 20, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater Facilitators: Leslie Hartman (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Learn how to support friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges.
SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY DECEMBER 20, WEDNESDAY 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) Encouragement and support for those feeling down, alone, or anxious. You are invited to bring something that gives you joy during the holidays. Please RSVP to Jenny.
PARKINSONS FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
THIS GROUP WILL RESUME IN FEBRUARY 2024.
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
WWW.HEARINGLOSS.GSVNET.ORG Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010)
Support Group not facilitated by Social Service Advocacy team. Sit & Chat with Rick & Jed
DECEMBER 5,12,19 & 26, TUESDAYS 11:30am, Prayer & Meditation Room Facilitators: Jed Burns (610.517.1107) & Rick Hampton Men only, weekly support group. Join us as we build community through conversation. Save the date for early next year:
GRIEF SUPPORT – MORNING COFFEE JANUARY 3, WEDNESDAY 9am, Concord Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) A casual gathering for those who are grieving. Stop in for coffee or tea and share in mutual support and encouragement with your neighbors who have also lost a loved one.
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V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S
Jodi Lefever, Director
Enjoy the variety of shopping venues at Garden Spot Village.
Discover handcrafted wooden items, stained glass, pottery, paintings, quilts, jewelry and more— all made by talented artisans who live at Garden Spot Village.
Linden offers the latest trends with distinctive apparel, jewelry and unique merchandise, as well as greeting cards, local foods, frozen treats and grocery essentials.
Share & Care Thrift Store offers an ever-evolving collection of lightly-used furniture, housewares, jewelry and home decor.
For additional information and store hours visit: gardenspotvillage.org/shopping
BEST KEPT SECRETS TRAFFIC AND SALES IMPACT The first two weeks in October The Shops at Garden Spot Village hosted the Lancaster County Best Kept Secrets Tour.
We hosted nearly 900 guests over the 15 days. Sales and traffic reports for the event are below.
14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0
Linden
Share & Care
The Artisans Corner
2022 Sales
8109
3825
2489
2023 Sales
13019
8954
10115
2022 Transactions
821
277
83
2023 Transactions
1232
725
341
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W E L L N E S S
Lauren Graber, Director
START DECEMBER BY CONTINUING THANKSGIVING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far-reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the little wins—like the bus showing up right on time, a stranger holding the door for you, or the sun shining through your window when you wake up in the morning. Each of these small moments string together to create a web of wellbeing that, over time, strengthens your ability to notice the good. Building your capacity for gratitude isn’t difficult. It just takes practice. The more you can bring your attention to that for which you feel grateful, the more you’ll feel grateful!
DECEMBER 25, MONDAY—JANUARY 1, MONDAY Wellness Center open normal hours. No instructor led Wellness programs. JANUARY 8, MONDAY Do More in 24! Wellness Goal planning begins.
1. Start by observing.
Notice the thank yous you say. Just how much of a habitual response is it? Is it a hasty aside, an afterthought? How are you feeling when you express thanks in small transactions?
2. Pick one interaction a day.
When your instinct to say “thanks” arises, stop for a moment and take note. Can you name what you feel grateful for, even beyond the gesture that’s been extended? Then, say thank you.
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DINING AMBASSADORS
Mark your calendar… Dining Ambassadors return January 2024.
**INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS BEGINNING JANUARY 8, MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
9:30-11AM, ART STUDIO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE
DECEMBER 1-31 Gallery Feature: Celebrate the holidays of the season including Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years and Winter Glass Case Feature: Antique Christmas Cards, collection of Faye Heffner
ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP DECEMBER 1, FRIDAY
10AM – 12NOON
Featured Artist: Paul Wheeler
BOOK CLUB
DECEMBER 6, WEDNESDAY
2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM December: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah January: The Cartographers’ Secret by Tea Cooper
NEW HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Teacher: Bonnie Lord This three-week course is a great class for beginners. You will gain experience with cutting, grinding, wrapping, soldering, and finishing glass, using both copper foil and lead. Class size limited. Cost: Free to Art Guild members $10pp non-members Supplies: $10pp Sign up at Resident Services.
**STAINED GLASS NEXT STEP
BEGINNING JANUARY 29, MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
9:30-11AM, ART STUDIO
Teacher: Bonnie Lord This three-week course is for those who have taken or are currently taking the introductory class. You will experience using a pattern, practice cutting and soldering. Class size is limited. Cost: Free to Art Guild members $10pp non-members Supplies: $10pp Sign up at Resident Services.
**All NEW sign-up begins December 5, Tuesday
New sessions begin in January 2024.
ART TALK
MARK YOUR CALENDAR… **QUEST FOR LEARNING
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 13,
2PM, THEATER
Topic: Decades that Transformed the Modern Western World Speakers: Dr Lee Barrett & Dr. Randall Zachman Featured: 1510s – 2010s For more than forty years, Quest for Learning has offered the Lancaster community an opportunity to attend quality continuing educational and enlightening seminars.
Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV/Quest partnership. Sign up is no longer required.
Mark your calendar… Art Talk returns January 2024.
AROUND TOWN December 1 – 10: Sound of Music Cavod Academy, New Holland cavod.org December 8: Jingle All the Cabaret - Lancaster Country Club pennsquareopera.com
December 8: New Holland Band Christmas Concert Double Tree - newhollandband.org December 16: Allegro Orchestra “City of Song” - allegrolancaster.org December 29: Christmas at the Organ lancasterago.org
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LIFE ENRICHMENT DECEMBER 2023 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
SIGN-UP BEGINNING 8AM, THEATER
Reminder: For early birds coming on Sign-up Day, a volunteer is on-site at 7:30am to distribute numbers. Calling starts at 8am. If absent when called, a new number is issued on return. For questions, contact Life Enrichment at (6007) or (6059).
**All NEW sign-ups begin DECEMBER 5, TUESDAY
If a waiting list warrants, a second trip may be scheduled. Schedule subject to change.
DECEMBER 1, FRIDAY
**SHOPPING SHUTTLE
9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm Destination: Park City Cost: $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 5, TUESDAY
**LADIES TO LUNCH
10:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm
(Sign up began November 8) Celebrate the holidays with GSV lady friends. We’ll travel to Loxley’s, a mountain themed American eatery located in Centerville. Cost: $8pp transportation. Meal cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 7, THURSDAY
**BETHLEHEM AT CHRISTMASTIME
7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm
(Sign up began September 5) See Bethlehem, PA, known as the Christmas City. Explore Main Street’s distinctive shops and the oldest bookstore in America. Celebrate holiday spirit at the Christkindlmarkt, filled with the nation’s finest artisans. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Prime Steak House followed by a step-on guided tour of Bethlehem history. Koziar’s Christmas Village ends the day. Cost: $153pp includes transport, lunch, admission, and driver gratuity. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 8, FRIDAY
DECEMBER 6, WEDNESDAY
**FULTON THEATER
12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Approximate return, 5pm.
(Sign up began November 8) Fulton Theater presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This magical musical features the bright lights of Vegas mixed with the age-old story of brotherly betrayal. Cost: $8pp transportation. Show is FREE courtesy of GSV sponsorship. Sign up at Resident Services.
**NEW HOLLAND BAND HOLIDAY POPS 5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return 10pm
(Sign up began October 3) Ride with GSV to the 12th Annual Holiday Pops Concert performed by the New Holland Band. You must purchase concert tickets, on-yourown, directly from the Band. Visit the New Holland Band website to purchase your tickets which include dinner and concert. www.newhollandband.org Cost: $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 27, WEDNESDAY
**BIRD-IN-HAND STAGE
11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3pm
(Sign up began November 8) Bird-in-Hand Stage, known for its uplifting, live entertainment, presents Our Christmas Dinner the Musical; It’s the Most Wonderful Meal of the Year! This excursion includes a scrumptious buffet lunch prior to the show. Cost: $65pp includes buffet lunch, show & transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 9, TUESDAY
**PA FARM SHOW
8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3:30pm
(Sign up begins December 5) PA is proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the nation. The event showcases the PA agricultural industry and the people who make it thrive. Held at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex, this event features what some claim are the best milkshakes, donuts and baked potatoes near and far. Cost: $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.