Garden Variety Vol 13 Issue 12 December 2021

H A PPY 2 5 TH ANNI V ERSARY GARDEN SPOT VI L LAGE See pages 2 & 3 for details.

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Table of Contents Celebrating 25 Years 2-3 Development 4 Dining Services 5 Life Enrichment 6-7 Best Kept Secrets Tour 8 Marketing 9 December Calendar 10-11 Pastoral Services 12 Christmas Tree Lighting 13 Social Services 14 Making a Difference 15 GSV-TV, Channel 956 15 Volunteer Services 16 Theater Experiences 17 Wellness 18 Explore Something New 19 Sign-Up 20

DID YOU KNOW? You can view this issue of The Garden Variety online at: gsc.gl/cq82brf

YEARS

1996—2021

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a NEW 2022 Photo Calendar

Visit Facility Services, Gardens South lower level, to pick up your FREE 2022 photo calendar featuring Facility Services team members. Calendars are scheduled to arrive Monday, December 6 and will be available while supplies last.

PUBLISHER Garden Spot Village OUR MISSION We will enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ’s love.

EDITOR Colleen Musselman TYPESETTER Samantha Stone GRAPHIC DESIGNER Brandon Adams PROOFREADERS Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fo, Samantha Stone

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25th Anniversary PHOTO BOOKS Are Now Available

In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, we created a keepsake photo book that includes photos and memories from the past 25 years.

Limited copies available in Linden. $15

EARLY VOICES: DOTTIE EDRIS

Throughout 2021, as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Garden Spot Village, we will include the insight and memories of some of the Early Voices who helped to shape Garden Spot Village.

Dorothy Edris and her husband, Lloyd, moved to 3 Weaver Boulevard at Garden Spot Village on the first day of spring in 1997. Their backyard was an open courtyard stretching all the way to Gardens North, and they could see all the way to the Welsh Mountain from their back porch.

From Lebanon County, the Edris’s were actively searching for a cottage in a retirement community when they discovered Garden Spot Village. The timing was right, so they moved to Garden Spot Village just one year after the first residents.

The location of their cottage was very convenient, Dotty explains. She had a short walk to the community restaurant, the post office and common spaces.

She enjoyed playing card games and mahjong with her neighbors and taking Esther Sideman’s exercise classes. “We were all compatible with each other; we tried to take advantage of everything that was going on at Garden Spot Village,” Dotty says.

Dotty and Esther also enjoyed traveling, taking a trip up the Mississippi River as well as an Elderhostel Tour of New Orleans. They also traveled to Scotland and Washington, D.C. She and Lloyd connected quickly to their next door neighbors, Bob and Anna Anton, who introduced them to Bangor Episcopal Church. Through this connection, Dotty and Lloyd made other friends at Garden Spot Village. “The people at Bangor were just so lovely to me, I simply kept attending over the years,” Dotty explains.

She now attends the Community Church at Garden Spot Village and appreciates the devotions that pastoral staff Chet Yoder and Karyn Nancarvis lead throughout the week.

Over the years Dotty volunteered in a variety of ways at Garden Spot Village. She helped to sort mail two times a week and delivered the mail to mailboxes in Gardens West once a week. She continues to volunteer her time, knotting comforters for Mennonite Central Committee and knitting scarves to donate to CrossNet Ministries.

Dotty now lives in Mountain View and has connected with the staff and her new neighbors. A highlight for her over the past summer was Diane Pechart’s butterflies. Diane collects milkweed clippings and displays them in a glass box in a common space in Mountain View. Over time, the tiny monarch larvae that live on the milkweed clippings grow into fat caterpillars. The caterpillars create a chrysalis, and 1014 days later, the monarch butterflies emerge.

“It’s a miracle to watch,” Dotty says. “It was the first time I experienced it. I was awestruck.”

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DEVELOPMENT

Wendy Nagle, Director of Development

Rememberance Angels — Thursday, December 2, 9:30-11:30am

Please consider donating an angel in memory/honor of, special people in your life. Personal notes can be written on beautiful paper angels and placed on the tree. Angels are $10 each, and funds raised benefit the GSV Benevolent Fund.

Stop by the Chapel Lobby to place your order!

Angel Trees Celebration of Life Ceremony December 9, Thursday, 7pm, Chapel

The Angel Trees provide a wonderful way to remember and honor loved ones and special friends.

The names of those honored and remembered will be read at the Celebration of Life Ceremony.

Seating capacity for this event is limited. Sign up at Resident Services to reserve your seat.

Train Room Open House Hours 1:30-4pm

• December 4, Saturday • December 11, Saturday • December 18, Saturday • December 22, Wednesday • December 29, Wednesday Masks Are Required 4

DINING SERVICES

Breakfast with Santa Saturday - December 11 8am – 9:30am, Harvest Table

PRIVATE TOUR OF THE GSV TRAIN ROOM* PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS* Belgium Waffle with Assorted Fruit Toppings OMELET STATION Create Your Own Omelet BREAKFAST BUFFET STATION Scrambled Eggs Creamed Chipped Beef and Biscuits Home Fries Potato Gratin Cast Iron Skillet Bacon and Sausage CREATE YOUR OWN YOGURT PARFAIT AND FRESH FRUIT STATION Mini Donuts and Mini Muffins Orange Juice, Apple Cider Chocolate Milk Coffee and Tea $14.95 Adults* / $9.95 Children Ages 3 – 10 Years* Children Age 2 and Under Free GSV Meal Plan Discount Accepted $2 donation included toward GSV Train Room from each Ticket Purchased* Private Tours @ GSV Train Room with Ticket Purchase – 8:30am – 10am* Pre-Sale Tickets Sold Starting on 11/22 at The Harvest Table/Refresh-Coffee/Coop

Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager

Christmas Menu Terrace Dining Room and The Harvest Table 11am – 2pm

Starters

Crab Bisque with Smoked Tomato Coulis Mini Salad Bar | Ambrosia Salad

Entrees

Spiral Ham | Pineapple Ginger Glaze Slow Roasted Ribeye | Brown Butter Jus Herb and Lemon Stuffed Rainbow Trout Blistered Tomato, Charred Pearl Onion

Sides

Baby Carrots with Cranberries and Sage Oil Roasted Cauliflower with Sundried Tomato & Parmesan Honey-Mint Roasted Winter Squash Medley Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch Topping Classic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Chestnut Bread Filling Parker House Dinner Rolls

Desserts

NY Cheesecake with Amarena Cherry Topping Rustic Gingerbread Cake with Almond Filling Achenbach’s Mincemeat Pie Assorted Holiday Pies Achenbach’s Holiday Cookies All Items A La Carte Pricing GSV Meal Plans will be Accepted TDR Reservations Required. Call (6071) Reservations will be accepted beginning 12/1/2021

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LIFE ENRICHMENT

Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment

**All NEW sign-ups begin December 8

DECEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY Lighthouse Vocational Services Pop-Up 10am-2pm, Village Square

Beautifully handcrafted cards and artwork created by Lighthouse participants will be sold. Proceeds benefit Lighthouse, which serves people with developmental disabilities in order to promote personal growth and opportunity.

DECEMBER 2 & 16, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation | 9am, Chapel

Artists-in-Friends Pop-Up Show & Sale SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 9am – 1pm, Village Park GSV artists come together to offer creativity plus. The amazingly unique styles will capture your fancy.

All are welcome to attend Coffee & Conversation. Q&A time will be allotted in-person or by calling (717) 298-0030.

DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, & 27 MONDAY Ask-a-Nurse/Blood Pressure Check 9-11am, Gardens West Health Center

Courtesy of continuous Home Care.

No appointment necessary.

DECEMBER 7, TUESDAY Frontier Communications 9-11am, Resident Services

A secure Frontier payment drop-box will be available. The drop box will no longer be placed in the GSV Library but can be found at Resident Services.

DECEMBER 7, TUESDAY WellSpan Health Talk | 2pm, Chapel Guest Speaker: Dr. Silverstein

JEWELRY POP-UP December 9, Thursday 10am-2pm, Village Square DECEMBER 13, MONDAY & DECEMBER 14, TUESDAY Council Meetings 9am, Forge

Cross-Stitch Pop-Up WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 9am-5pm, Village Square

Beautifully handmade cross-stitch items are available for Christmas gift buying.

Library Book Sale Quilters Pop-Up SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 9am-4pm, Village Square

Beautifully handmade quilted items are available for your Christmas gift buying pleasure.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 11am-4pm, Apartment Suites Lobby

Books galore at reasonable prices. A large selection of children’s books with colorful illustrations make perfect last-minute Christmas gifts for grandchildren. Proceeds purchase new, updated books for the GSV Library.

SATURDAY EVENING 7pm | GSV CHAPEL

CONCERT SERIES

(12/13) Apartment Council (12/14) Cottage Council

DECEMBER 20, MONDAY Towne Meeting 2pm, Chapel

Held the third Monday of every month.

GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

DECEMBER 24, FRIDAY & DECEMBER 26, SUNDAY Wood Shop Open House 1-4pm, Gardens West Lower Level

DECEMBER 18 BRENTEN MEGEE, Vocal Performer

Donations accepted at the door.

Resident and their families welcome.

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Around Town

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 CHRISTMAS ON MAIN, NEW HOLLAND

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHOIR, LAMPETER-STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Hymn Sing & Live Nativity DECEMBER 6, MONDAY 7pm, Chapel

Christmas Gift Wrapping DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21, TUESDAYS 2-4pm, Village Square

Celebrate the season by singing Christmas carols as a Live Nativity unfolds before you.

Bring your packages, big or small… GSV volunteers provide a gift wrapping service benefitting the GSV Benevolent Fund. For a donation, your gifts will be wrapped with ribbons, bows and tags.

Village Voices Christmas Cantata

Handbells at Christmas

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 2pm & 7pm, Chapel

DECEMBER 19, SUNDAY 3pm, Chapel

The Village Voices harmonize to captivate you as they perform The Season of Wonders; Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas. Share the Christmas joy, in-person or on GSV-TV, either way you will be blessed.

The GSV Handbell Choir and St Stephens Church Handbell Choir combine to bring a fantastically festive Christmas Concert to Garden Spot Village.

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Best Kept Secrets

12 Shops of Christmas Tour December 2-11

An exclusive shopping adventure — featuring wonderfully festive, off-the-beaten path shops! (Including Linden and Share & Care!)

Purchase your $10 ticket to the adventure at Resident Services and enjoy special discounts, drawings and more.

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MARKETING

Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer

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S P E C I A L T H A N K YO U

In the Sales & Marketing Department we are very thankful for the many volunteers who help us to welcome prospective residents. We are thankful for Resident Tour Guides who walk prospective residents around our campus and answer their many questions. We are also thankful for the many volunteers who open their homes to prospective residents in order for them to see what it’s really like to live in the spaces.

As we look toward 2022, we plan to host Look & Learn (in person) on the following dates: February 24, May 12, July 28 and September 21. These events fill up quickly so please invite interested friends and family members to register soon at gsvlookandlearn.org.

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If your photo is not currently included in the Directory or was not captured within the last three years, please contact Resident Services (6000) to make an appointment for one of our upcoming photo days.

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Bruce Munshower: A Passion for Hiking

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December Endeavor

with Juanita Fox, Director of Media Experiences and Storytelling

In this short film Bruce Munshower shares his passion for hiking and how living at Garden Spot Village allows him to explore abundant...

Highlighting the Happenings of Garden Spot Village

gscstorybook.org/films

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10:30am–12:30pm Get details & register at:

gsc.gl/looknlearn

B L O G S

6 Benefits of Memory Care for Older Adults Written by Juanita Fox More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, and millions of people provide unpaid care for loved ones with some type of dementia. Many families want to care for their...

Read more at: gsc.gl/ur873z

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PASTORAL SERVICES

Pastor Chet Yoder, Director of Pastoral Services

UPCOMING PASTORAL EVENTS DECEMBER 1 & 15, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship 9am, Groups are meeting in various places.

Continuing the study “Life Lessons from Romans” Contact Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information.

DECEMBER 2, THURSDAY Widowed Men’s Gathering | 8am, Concord Room All widowed and single men are invited.

DECEMBER 2, 9, & 16, THURSDAY Women’s Bible Study | 10:30am, Garden Towers

Topic: Holidays: Cheer, Fear, or Tears? Led by Jeanne Jensma with biblical resources for managing emotions during the holidays.

DECEMBER 16, THURSDAY Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s | 7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Food, Fellowship, and a devotional by Pastor Doug Bozung.

DECEMBER 24, FRIDAY Christmas Eve Service | 3pm, Chapel

Theme: Witnesses to the Incarnation; devotionals interspersed with favorite Christmas carols. Pastries and beverages in the lobby, 2pm.

Women in Community is canceled until further notice.

Scripture Meditation will be on hold until March.

JUST THINKING . . .

THE RACIAL EQUITY JOURNEY We did not cause the well-documented disparities between Blacks and Whites discussed earlier in this space. Assuming we all believe that all persons, regardless of race, should be treated the same, should we be giving further thought to these disparities? Isabel Wilkerson, in her book “Caste” puts it as follows (paraphrased). “America is like an old house, built many generations ago. We are like the current occupants of a great house but it has stress cracks and some fissures built into the foundation. While we did not erect this grand old house, its structural problems are ours to deal with now. Any further deterioration is on our hands. The problems will not go away by themselves.”

Do you agree with this analogy? Why or why not? After several months of “just” thinking, where are we on this racial equity journey and how do we continue the journey? We (Chaplains Chet and Karyn) are interested in learning your thoughts about this.

HOLIDAY: CHEER, FEAR, OR TEARS?

THURSDAYS, DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 9, AND DECEMBER 16 10:30AM, GARDEN TOWERS

The approaching holidays may include times when our emotions seem to be at crosspurposes. We experience the joy of gathering with loved ones along with the sadness of missing those no longer with us. We embrace the thought of meaningful experiences, along with the fear of how we will survive. Many times we will experience seemingly opposite emotions at the same time.

Ladies, you are invited to join Jeanne Jensma for a time of exploring our emotions: the gift that it is to possess emotions, how to navigate and redirect painful emotions, and how our emotions and spiritual life fit together. We will focus especially on anxiety, grief, loneliness, and depression. Jeanne Jensma spent over a decade in Brazil as a missionary, mostly teaching in a school for TCKs (third-culture kids) and also assisting with churchplanting. Mid-life, she pursued training in counseling and then founded a retreat center for missionaries and pastors with a counseling ministry at the core. The ministry, named Alongside (www.alongsidecares.net), is located in Richland, MI.

HUB-450

Do you have a teaching background and possible cross-cultural experience? Looking to become involved in an after-school tutoring program for Middle and High School boys? HUB-450 is in need of quality volunteers! HUB-450 is a cross-cultural ministry located at 450 N. Prince Street, Lancaster. Tutoring sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-5pm, start date TBD. A commitment to consistent involvement is required. Contact Deb Meunstermann, (717) 898-2251 ext. 201, or call Chaplain Karyn (6235) with questions.

CHURCH DISMANTLED FOLLOW UP

Conrad Kanagy will offer a teaching/discussion series, “A Church Dismantled” via Zoom in January based upon his first book.

Sign-up at Resident Services for individual connection with your computer or to join with a group at GSV. Books available from Pastoral Services.

More information to follow.

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Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, December 4 5:30-7pm, Pavilion It’s a Dickens of a Christmas with sparkling lights, caroling, the sounds of brass, luscious hearth-baked Christmas cookies and holiday snacks.

Stay the entire time or drop-in as your schedule allows. Entertainment will be provided by Perfect Harmony, of Servant Stage fame.

Livestream viewing on GSV-TV or at www.gardenspotvillage.org/live will be available for those who prefer to remain indoors.

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SOCIAL SERVICES

Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

Merry Christmas from the Social Services team!

Sherilyn Lapp, BSW, Dir of Social Services, Carriage Homes & Thistledown | Marcia Parsons, BSW, Skilled Nursing Kasey Stoltzfus, MSW, Skilled Nursing | Leah Hoffner, MSW, VSA & Cottages | Mary Beth Villafane, MSW, Garden Apts Jenny Snyder, LSW, Syc Springs | Lorie Zeamer, BSW, Personal Care (not pictured) Elaine Dise, SS Administrative Assistant | Jeanessa Eshleman, LBC social work intern

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

ELANCO COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP – NOT FACILITATED BY THE SOCIAL SERVICE TEAM ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, & 27, SUNDAY 6:30pm, Prayer & Meditation Room

Guest Speaker: Bob Wyble, author

MY FELLOW TRAVELER DECEMBER 8, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitators: Sherilyn Lapp (6264), Melody Karick, Mark Hickson

SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS DECEMBER 15, WEDNESDAY 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) | Please RSVP

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP DECEMBER 9, THURSDAY 3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Linda Greth, Vision Corp.

Topic: Macular Degeneration Q&A.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP DECEMBER 15, WEDNESDAY 2pm, Garden Tower | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)

For those affected by someone else’s addiction. We respect your confidence and anonymity. For more information, call 410-598-6792.

Noticing some mild cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same, for fellowship and tips on resilient living.

Guest Speaker: Jonathan D. Andrews, O.D., F.A.A.O.

CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT GROUP DECEMBER 13, MONDAY 10am, Concord Room | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner, Susan Negron Topic: Life Together: Reflection on Faith, Love, and Caring for a Spouse with Alzheimer's.

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COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR DECEMBER 15, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitators: Sherilyn Lapp (6264), Melody Karick, Mark Hickson

Support friends, neighbors, or family members experiencing cognitive challenges. Our focus will be on dementia education and nonjudgmental interactions.

The purpose of this group is to encourage and support each other, particularly those who may feel down, alone, anxious or stressed. Call Jenny (6259) for more information

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

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.

CHRISTMAS CARDS & STOCKINGS FOR SOLDIERS DECEMBER 1-31

Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with the Keystone Military Families and Christmas Stockings for Soldiers programs.

Collecting empty Christmas stockings, 20"-24", handmade or purchased, is the first step toward providing much appreciated holiday cheer. Place empty stockings and signed Christmas cards in the Apartment Suites collection barrel or on the Christmas tree.

Join us as we bless our soldiers with Christmas love. Merry Christmas!

UPCOMING COLLECTION

JANUARY 17-31: SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

Collecting cans of soup and boxes of crackers for the New Holland Food Pantry.

THANK YOU

The New Holland Police Department thanks Gardent Spot Village for partnership on National Drug Take-Back Day. Over 70 pounds of unused medications were collected. Chief William D. Leighty thanks you for your participation.

GSV-TV Channel 956: What’s New in December SHORT FILMS

MONDAYS, 8am: Christmas concerts, including the Gaithers and Daniel O'Donnell TUESDAYS, 8am & 6pm: December Endeavor with Juanita Fox

GSV TV Channel 956

DECEMBER FEATURE: CHRISTMAS COMEDY

Did you hear that one of Santa's reindeer works for Proctor and Gamble? It's trueComet cleans sinks! Tune in to GSV-TV daily for more Christmas Comedy.

EXERCISING AT HOME:

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 6:30am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm

REBROADCASTS: TOWNE MEETING is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm.

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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VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Daryl Groff, Director of Volunteer Services

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The shops at Garden Spot Village offer a delightful shopping experience, where you can find a variety of items for yourself and your home. Volunteers staff the stores to keep overhead costs low. Plus, it always feels good to shop at Garden Spot because proceeds from the stores benefit the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund.

Linden

Linden offers a unique collection of quality gifts, accessories, clothing, jewelry and essential items. Where else can you pick up a new blouse, a gift for the grandkids and a pint of Fox Meadows ice cream? While Jodi Lefever and Amanda Feeg, Volunteer Services, offer leadership to Linden, the store really runs on volunteers! Volunteers work two-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, covering all of the hours the store is open. In addition, a team of residents helps to stock Linden with the essentials. Ed and Darlene Smith purchase health and beauty items for the store as well as, light bulbs, soap, candy and bulk items. The Smiths regularly check expiration dates on the milk and other perishable items and on Monday and Wednesday mornings they shop for bananas.

Share & Care

The Share & Care Thrift Shop at Garden Spot Village is one of the best kept secrets in New Holland. The shop offers quality used items—from lamps and dishes to linens, purses, jewelry and furniture—at incredibly affordable prices. E.J. Rittersbach, Shirley Wenger and Janice Ford co-manage Share & Care. A team of volunteer residents work in two-hour shifts Monday through Saturday. In addition to volunteering, Garden Spot Village residents can support Share & Care by shopping and donating. EJ says, “We always want to look at furniture before it’s dropped off, but everything else is welcome. Working coffee pots, toasters, flat screen TVs, knick-knacks, baskets—we welcome everything but clothing. If we get something we can’t sell, we just pass it along to another thrift store.”

Christel Huxley volunteers in both stores. “When someone walks into Share & Care or Linden I always say, ‘If I can talk you into anything, just let me know.’ They turn and laugh and by that time we’re friends,” says Christel. She enjoys the interaction she has with customers and the opportunity to serve her community.

Volunteer Services is currently seeking seasonal volunteers to help in Linden and Share & Care

during the Best Kept Secrets Tour and the holiday season (through December).

To learn more or volunteer, stop by the Volunteer Services office or call (6098).

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CHECK OUT DECEMBER

THEATER EXPERIENCES FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM 12/3 & 12/10...........Max Lucado’s Christmas Candle (2013) 12/17 & 12/24.........The Nativity Story (2006)

CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM, THEATER 12/5...........................Bucket List, Australia 12/19.........................The Eagle, Queen of the Skies

ENTERTAINING VIDEOS, 3:30PM, THEATER 12/6...........................John Wayne’s Tribute to America 12/20........................Perry Como’s Early American Christmas and so much more!

TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER 12/21 Celtic Women; A Christmas Celebration Live from Dublin

MOVIE OLDIES, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER 12/23 It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

FRIDAY CLASSICS, 7PM, GSV-TV ONLY 12/3......... Once Upon a Christmas Miracle (2018) 12/10....... A Veteran’s Christmas (2018

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WELLNESS

Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: HIKING ANYONE?

We are looking to form a Hiking Club. Interested? Please contact us for an informal meeting.

Wednesday, December 8, 2pm, Wellness Room How to survive the holidays without gaining weight.

Thursday, January 6, 2022, 2pm, Garden Towers

Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Seminar Learn how to eat and exercise in order to manage your blood sugar

Friday, January 14 & Friday, February 11, 2022 (Tentative) Snow tubing & Skiing

AS THE WEATHER GETS COLDER, IT'S TIME TO COME INSIDE AND PLAY! • Consider trying Wii bowling and other games; join a Shuffleboard league or Corn Hole league.

• Try one of our Water programs, take an exercise class, or just workout in the gym.

The GSV Wellness Schedule is located on CATIE / Community Events, or pick up a copy at the Wellness Center. No Instructor led Wellness Programs December 27-31, as we plan for the new 2022 Wellness schedule beginning Monday, January 3, 2022.

10 WAYS TO HAVE A HEALTHIER CHRISTMAS Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but don’t let this be the green light to overindulge! You can still enjoy all the festivities of the season and get through the Christmas period without too much impact on your health and waistline. Try our top 10 tips for a healthier Christmas.

1. Don’t Sit Down All Day 2. Don’t Give Yourself a Christmas Stuffing!

3. Keep Colds at Bay 4. Don’t Stress 5. Eat Fruit 6. Do Something for Others 7. Go Easy on the Booze 8. Think Before You Eat 9. Engage Your Brain 10. Be a Careful Cook And most importantly, have a happy, healthy festive season!

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**CREATIVE CARDS

December 28, Tuesday, 2pm, Art Studio Make a brand-new, hands-on, creative card.

Teacher: Marie Diehl Cost: $4pp Sign up at Resident Services.

**ACRYLIC POURING WORKSHOP

January 7, Friday, 9-11am, Art Studio

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE December 1-31

Gallery Feature: Christmas & Winter Scenes created by GSV residents and staff Glass Case Feature: Santa Collection by Anne Treadwell

BOOK CLUB

December 1, Wednesday 2pm, Gardens South Conference Room

December Featured Book: The Bridge of Scarlet Leaves

by Kristina McMorris

VILLAGE LIFE OVERVIEW

December 7, Tuesday, 9am, Concord Room

An invitation to those who have recently moved to GSV … come to Village Life Overview. Please RSVP (6077).

TRIVIA NIGHT

December 12, Sunday, 7pm, Concord Room

Form a team of 2 to 4 players. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Send team members’ and captains’ names to Don Robbins, drobbins@ptd.net.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH December 13 & 27, Monday

Contact Cecelia Bardone to participate.

**CARD CONNECTION

December 16, Thursday 1pm, Art Studio Teacher: Paula Schmauk Cost: $4pp

CHRISTMAS IN GREAT ART

December 17, Friday, 7pm, Chapel

Throughout recorded history, people have tried to explain the story of the Birth of Jesus through various forms of art.

Win Reber will retell this remarkable story and illustrate it with artwork by some of the greatest artists in history.

Come for an inspiring hour that will help make this story live again in your heart.

DINING AMBASSADORS

December 23, Thursday, 2pm, Concord Room Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services.

Teacher: Evie Hershey Create an abstract colorful picture by pouring and manipulating paint on canvas.

Class size limited to 5.

Cost: Free Sign up at Resident Services.

**WATERCOLOR CLASS

Beginning January 11, Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am, Art Studio

Teacher: Win Reber This six-week series is for the person who does not already feel comfortable with watercolor painting.

Instructions are designed to teach you how to handle the liquid transparent watercolor medium, one step at a time.

Learn what watercolor is, how to mix the colors and apply them to the paper and discuss drawing.

Cost: Free to Art Guild Members $10pp non-members Supplies list at Resident Services and Life Enrichment.

Cost on own.

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**INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS Beginning January 17, Mondays 9:30-11am, Art Studio

Teacher: Bonnie Lord This six-week course is great for beginners. Gain experience with cutting, grinding, wrapping, soldering and finishing glass, using both copper foil and lead.

Class size limited to 4.

Cost: Free to Art Guild Members $10pp non-members Supplies: $10pp Sign up at Resident Services.

**SMART PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEWED January 18, Tuesday 2pm, Gardens South Conference Room Teacher: Dave Givens Sign up at Resident Services.

**THE NEXT STEP

Beginning January 20, Thursdays 9:30-11am, Art Studio

Teacher, Bonnie Lord This six-week course (or until you’re finished) is a class for people who have taken or are currently taking the introductory class in stained glass and would like to make a small window. Experience using a pattern and practice cutting and soldering.

Class size is limited to 4.

Cost: Free to Art Guild Members $10pp non-members Supplies: $10pp Sign up at Resident Services. ** All NEW sign-ups begin December 7

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LIFE ENRICHMENT DECEMBER 2021 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8

SIGN-UP BEGINNING 8AM, THEATER

Reminder: 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).

DECEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY **LADIES BREAKFAST 8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Special Guest: Wendy Nagle, Director of Development The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or sign up to ride the bus.

One pick-up location, Apartment Suites Lobby. Shuttle service will be scheduled according to need.

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DECEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY **NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CENTER & LIGHTS TOUR 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 7pm.

(Sign up began October 6)

The National Christmas Center, once located in Paradise, PA, has been relocated to Stone Gables Estates better known as the Star Barn Estate.

Filled with rooms upon rooms of historic Christmas displays, the Christmas Center is now open for private tours. A light boxed dinner will be provided by GSV. Following the meal break, enjoy the drive-thru Christmas lights display. A great day to start the Christmas season!

Cost: $45pp includes venue, lights tour, meal and bus.

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DECEMBER 2, THURSDAY **RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began June 2)

The Christmas Spectacular, starring world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show. Additional information can be found in the 2021 GSV Excursions booklet. NYC now requires proof of vaccination for all event attendees.

Cost: $173pp.

Considerable walking involved.

DECEMBER 3, FRIDAY **SHOPPING SHUTTLE 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 11:30am approximate return Ride the GSV bus to Good’s Store.

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DECEMBER 3, FRIDAY **RED HAT OUTING 10:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3pm Red Hatters travel to the Manor Chinese Buffet Cost: $8pp includes transportation.

Meal cost on own.

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DECEMBER 7, TUESDAY **LADIES TO LUNCH 10:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3pm (Sign up began November 3) Destination: The Olde Lincoln House, Ephrata Cost: $8pp transportation. Meal cost on own.

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DECEMBER 8, WEDNESDAY **FULTON THEATER 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm (Sign up began November 3) Fulton Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Enjoy the show and a brief pre-show walk & talk courtesy of GSV show sponsorship.

Cost: $8pp includes transportation.

JANUARY 11, TUESDAY **FULTON THEATER TOUR 9:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm

(Sign up begins December 8) Fulton Theater, Lancaster, has recently undergone extensive renovations. GSV is invited to take a behind-the-scenes, 1-hour guided walking tour. Following the 1-hour tour, time-on-your-own will be provided at Central Market where you can purchase lunch or other goodies the market has to offer.

Cost: $8pp includes transportation.

Lunch on your own.

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JANUARY 13, THURSDAY **RED HAT LUNCHEON AND MOVIE 12:30pm, Village Park

Calling all Red Hatters… gather for lunch, laughter and friendship. Wear your best reds and purples. Present and past Red Hat members are invited.

Cost: $20pp Includes lunch and movie.

Sign up deadline: January 7 Sign up at Resident Services.

JANUARY 22, SATURDAY **LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE 1:15pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm (Sign up begins December 8) Lancaster Bible College presents: Sister Act, the musical Cost: $TBA includes show and transportation.

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DECEMBER 10, FRIDAY **NEW HOLLAND BAND 5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 10pm (Sign up began November 3)

If you have purchased tickets to the New Holland Band Holiday Pops Concert at the Double Tree Resort, GSV offers transportation. Bus seating is limited.

Cost: $8pp includes transportation.

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**ALL NEW SIGN-UPS BEGIN DECEMBER 8, WEDNESDAY IF A WAITING LIST WARRANTS, A SECOND TRIP MAY BE SCHEDULED. SIGN UP AT RESIDENT SERVICES. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.