Garden Variety Vol 14 Issue 5 May 2022

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SHARE-A-STORY DAY May 18, Wednesday, 9am-12noon, Village Park See page 5 for details.

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CONTENTS

DEVELOPMENT

Wendy Nagle, Director of Development

— Volume 14 Issue 5 — Development.................................... 2 Dining Services............................... 3 Life Enrichment.............................. 4 Around Town.................................. 5 Marketing........................................ 6 Pastoral Services.............................. 7 Housekeeping Services.................... 8 Grands & Kids Camp..................... 8 Making a Difference....................... 9 GSV-TV, Channel 956.................... 9 Senior Games.................................. 10 Social Services................................. 11 Volunteer Services........................... 12 Theater Experiences......................... 13 Ball Games...................................... 13 Wellness........................................... 14 Explore Something New................. 15 Sign-Up............................................ 16

WELCOME YOUR ADVISORS INTO YOUR GENEROSITY JOURNEY MONDAY, JUNE 20 11:30am, CONCORD ROOM Join Thomas Talbott, Financial Advisor with Stewardship Advisors, and Nikki Shingle, Regional Director, Everence, as they share the joy of working with your advisors in preparation for financial decisions. Generosity is an important part of your legacy, and working with trusted advisors, who honor your giving and legacy strategies, is key in your planning success.

Seating is limited. Please register for this informative educational session by contacting Wendy Nagle (6215) or by email at wnagle@gardenspotvillage.org

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

GENEROUSLY GIVE; FAITHFULLY RECEIVE The Benefits of Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity As a resident of Garden Spot Village, you know firsthand the joy of being part of our vibrant, friendly community. If you’re like many residents, you feel a deep sense of gratitude that compels you to support our mission of honoring and supporting the lives of others in a community of Christ-like love.

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 Fox, & Emma Burger

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Although you want to give more, you may also be concerned about preserving your income for whatever challenges lie ahead. After all, an important part of your stewardship plan is preserving the necessary assets to pay for any care you may need down the road. If you long to give more generously while preserving and protecting income, establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) might be the right path.

Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity is a thoughtful and meaningful way to increase your philanthropic commitment to Garden Spot Village. If you would like to receive a no-obligation, confidential illustration with your personalized rate, payment information, and projected tax deduction, please reach out to Elyse Kauffman, Everence Charitable Consultant, at elyse.kauffman@everence.com or 717-653-6662, or Wendy Nagle, Garden Spot Village Director of Development, wnagle@gardenspotvillage.org or 717-355-6215.

NOTE: Advisory services and securities may be offered through a third-party registered investment advisor or registered broker-dealer not affiliated with Everence Trust Company.

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DINING SERVICES

Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager

SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022

THE HARVEST TABLE HOURS: Lunch 11am – 2pm Dinner 4:30pm – 6:30pm GSV Meal Plans will be accepted A la Carte Pricing STARTERS • Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Brown Butter Croutons • Blushing Tomato Blue Crab Bisque with Chive Oil SALAD BAR • Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Wedge • Bacon Turkey Ranch & Honey Mustard Ham Assorted Pinwheels

CHEFS TABLE • Mediterranean Stuffed Sword Fish, Spinach and Artichoke with Creamy Dill Feta • Chicken Saltimbocca Topped with Honey Mustard Roasted Peaches • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes • Olive Oil Whipped Potato • Lemon Roasted Cauliflower, Golden Raisins, Charred Red Onions • Cabbage Au Gratin, Sliced Cabbage in a Creamy Cheese Sauce with Pesto Crumbs

OPEN FACE MELTS - HARVEST TABLE ONLY • Hot Brown – Oven Roasted Turkey, Mustard Spread, Bacon, Creamy Mornay on Sour Dough • Tuna Melt – Olive Oil Tuna Salad, Local Tomato Jam, Arugula, Sharp Cheddar on Multigrain • Olive and Ham – GSV Ham Salad, Cherry Jam, Queen Olives, Iceburg, Provolone on Marble Rye CARVING STATION • Slow-Roasted Top Sirloin, Mushroom Marsala

GRILL SPECIAL • Hand Sliced Delmonico Steak Paired with a Jumbo Shrimp Skewer, Lobster Bearnaise Sauce Served With Baked Potato SWEETS • Assorted Pies • Caramel Apple Cheesecake • Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake • Mat’s Apple Butter Banana Bread • GSV Homemade Ice Cream

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LIFE ENRICHMENT **All NEW sign-ups begin May 4 MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, MONDAY

Ask-a-Nurse/Blood Pressure Check

9-11am, Gardens West Health Center Courtesy of Continuous Home Care.

No appointment necessary.

MAY 2, MONDAY Hymn Sing | 7pm, Chapel Leader: Gordon Lash MAY 3, 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.

MAY 3, TUESDAY

Village Life Overview

9am, Concord Room Navigating the brand new world of GSV can be exhilarating and overwhelming.

Come to VLO meeting others walking this same path.

RSVP Life Enrichment (6077).

MAY 14, SATURDAY

Red Plaid Shirt | 2pm & 7pm, Chapel

MAY 5 & 19, THURSDAY

Towne Meeting | 2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV

8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Special Guest: Marla Gregor, Environmental Services Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus.

For John and Nancy Dolan’s 60th Anniversary, Kathleen Dolan and her performing troupe present The Red Plaid Shirt. This 2-act performance will have you rolling in the aisles. Free-will offering.

MAY 16, MONDAY

Coffee & Conversation

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV All are welcome to attend. Time allotted in-person or by calling 717.298.0030.

MAY 9, MONDAY & MAY 10,TUESDAY

Council Meetings | 9am, Forge (5/9) Apartment Council (5/10) Cottage Council MAY 14, SATURDAY

GSHS Prom Photos | 2-5pm

It’s Prom Night! Imagine young people decked out in beautiful gowns, tuxedos and more. Be a part of this special evening as students visit the Legacy Garden, Village Park and Village Square.

SHRED-IT DAY

MAY 5, THURSDAY

MAY 6, FRIDAY

Kris, born into a Christian family in Thailand, has been the pastor of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church since 2012.

Join Kris as she shares about her homeland and her transition to America.

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MAY 4, WEDNESDAY

**Ladies Breakfast

SPEAKER SERIES 7pm, Garden Towers Speaker: Krisana (Kris) Poontajak

Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment

9-11am, Lot 6

Documents will be accepted at a suggested donation of $5 per bag/box. Five bag/box limit per person. No newspapers, magazines or phone books.

Public participation welcome.

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GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

MAY 17, TUESDAY

PA Primaries | 7am-8pm, Chapel

GSV is the polling location for Earl Township. Voters, please enter from the interior Chapel Lobby. Please be aware of additional traffic and visitors. Sycamore Springs / New Holland Boro residents may have an alternate voting location.

MAY 20, FRIDAY

Lancaster County Youth Chorus | 7pm, Chapel This 60+ member youth chorus will bless us with their a cappella harmonies.

INTERGENERATIONAL ART DAY SATURDAY, MAY 21

10am-12noon, Village Park The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) offers a morning of opportunities.

Come with your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, or by yourself. Either way, it will be a fun morning of hands-on art projects. Cost: Free Sign up is not required.

National Share-A-Story Day WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 | 9AM-12NOON, VILLAGE PARK

Join us as we celebrate National Share-A-Story Month, an entire month of creating and celebrating stories. Our personal stories can be told in all kinds of ways. Come to the Village Park to enjoy displays and talk with GSV neighbors who have recorded their own stories in one way or another.

Authors will read excerpts from their stories throughout the event.

AROUND TOWN May 2-6: Lancaster Senior Games May 4, Wednesday: 50plus Expo, Wyndham, Lancaster

May 7, Saturday: Mud Sale, Fivepointville Fire Co. May 14, Saturday: Book Sale, ELANCO Library May 17 – June 12: Man of La Mancha, Fulton, Lancaster

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MARKETING

Kelly Sweigart, Director of Sales

Calling All Adventurers!

The Marketing Department is hard at work planning for the fall issue of Destination, which is all about ADVENTURE! Do you love to camp, fish, kayak, hike, rock climb or ride motorcycles, four-wheelers, mopeds or bicycles? Do you have plans to take an adventure this spring or summer? Or, do you plan to drive across the country, take a cruise or fly to Alaska? These are all great adventures that we would LOVE to learn about.

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURES SOON! Send us a line about your adventure to story@gardenspotvillage.org or call (6157).

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MAY ENDEAVOR Highlighting the opportunities people have to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village.

Watch online: gsc.gl/wf50pm2

Invite your friends to a

LOOK & LEARN SEMINAR THURSDAY, MAY 12 THURSDAY, JULY 28

DIRECTORY PHOTOS

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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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 10:30am–12:30pm

Get details & register at: gsc.gl/looknlearn

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Written by Emma Burger In search of flowers to grow this season that will create a buzz in your garden?

Worried you don’t have the space or enough sunlight? Here is a list of flowers that will bring the party to your garden but are easy to care for!...

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PA S TO R A L S E R V I C E S

Chet Yoder, Campus Pastor

MAY 4 & 18, WEDNESDAY

MAY 5, THURSDAY

MAY 19, THURSDAY

9am, Meeting in Various Locations Topic: Life Lessons from Romans Contact: Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information

8am, Concord Room Special Guest Speaker: Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship, and a Devotional by GSV CEO Steve Lindsey

Men’s Christian Fellowship

MAY 4, WEDNESDAY

Plain Living Series, Part 2

7pm, Chapel Ken Sensenig and Amos Hoover will explore the Interplay of Language, Culture and Faith.

Widowed Men’s Gathering

Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s

MAY 11 WEDNESDAY

MAY 25, WEDNESDAY

7pm, Chapel Amish & Mennonite Stories from Mifflin County, PA: Tom Spicher, Conrad Kanagy & Chet Yoder

9:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby See accompanying article for more information about this opportunity!

Plain Living Series, Part 3

Hub 450 / Stroopies Tour

HEBREW CLASS FOR BEGINNERS

GSV resident Lorraine Evans is offering a class for interested persons who would like to learn the rudiments of the Hebrew language. The requirements for participating in this class are a recent translation of the Bible and a curious mind! The class will meet during the summer months with the schedule determined by the participants and Lorraine. Feel free to contact Lorraine or Chaplains Chet or Karyn for more information.

Group of Florida migrants on their way home to Cranberry, New Jersey, to pick potatoes, near Shaboro, North Carolina, July 1940. Photo courtesy of Jack Delano.

JOIN US ON A SUMMER READING ADVENTURE

Travel from the South to cities of the North and West as we follow three individuals on the journey of a lifetime, from 1910-1970, the years of the Great Migration.

Discover the ways that they not only survived, but thrived, despite the many obstacles facing people of color in those days. The Warmth of Other Suns author, Isabelle Wilkerson, narrates their stories with resolute accuracy.

We invite you to enjoy this either as a personal reading experience or in a small group.

Sign up at Resident Services to purchase a copy of The Warmth of Other Suns. Cost: $10 per book.

Please indicate at sign-up if you would like to join a small group. Or, please indicate if you have a group with room for one or two more. Our hope is that many will want to share reading experiences with others in a larger gathering after the summer months. It is also our hope that this will be the first of many reading adventures that Garden Spot Village embarks on together!

HUB 450 & STROOPIES TOUR – MAY 25

Join us for an informational tour and lunch in Lancaster! Learn about EMM’s HUB 450 and The Stroopies Shoppe’s work with refugees in Lancaster city. Tour HUB 450, stay for an international lunch made by a local refugee(s) and hear their story. Put a stitch or two into a quilt being prepared for a refugee family. Then at the Stroopies warehouse and bakery, learn how they train, acclimate and educate refugees, equipping them for meaningful employment.

Depart Apartment Suites Lobby, 9:45am.

Approximate return, 3pm.

Cost: $18pp includes lunch and transportation.

Sign-up at Resident Services.

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LOOKING FOR PEACE OF MIND AND A CLEAN HOME? Garden Spot Village’s Environmental Services Team offers housekeeping services for all residents.

For just $29 an hour, billed to your monthly statement, you can have the peace of mind that comes when a qualified professional, employed by Garden Spot Village, deep cleans and disinfects your home.

To learn more, call Albert Vega (6208) to schedule your appointment today.

Garden Spot Village

Grands and Kids Camp Theme: Christmas in July Sign up for one or both…

3-Day Christmas in July Camp Plus: June, July & August Christmas Adventure Box

Sign up at Resident Services.

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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.

MAY 1-31: HELPING GRANDS COLLECTION

Motivated by Christian faith, COBYS Family Services educates, supports and empowers children and adults to reach their full potential. Supporting grandparents raising grandchildren: VISA Gift Cards & Fast Food Gift Cards.

Creating grandparent pampered bags: Scented Bath & Body Lotions.

UPCOMING COLLECTION JUNE 1-30

Thank you so much for the items you gathered for Pet Pantry. All these supplies will help us meet the medical, nutritional and enrichment needs of animals in our care. We could not succeed without support from wonderful people like you.

Handi*Vangelism: Collecting Handi*Camp supplies

-Melody, Pet Pantry of Lancaster County

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

MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music TUESDAYS, 6pm: May Endeavor

GSV TV Channel 956

MAY FEATURE: NURSES PICTURE SHOW

May is Nurses Month. Tune into GSV-TV in May to see photos of GSV’s retired nurses.

Do you know who it is? The answers will begin at 12noon.

Happy Nurses Month to our nurses!

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.

NOTE: If you see

Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm.

in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.

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CELEBRATING 32 YEARS!

May 2-6, 2022 Spooky Nook Sports 75 Champ Blvd., Manheim, PA 17545 Coordinated by the Lancaster County Office ofMay Aging We will have a presence at the 18-hole golf outing on Friday, 6 at Overlook Golf Course.

(717) 299-7979

Garden Spot Village is honored to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Senior Games again this year!

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Register Online at

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SOCIAL SERVICES

Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP MAY 9, MONDAY

10am, Concord Room | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171), Marcia Parsons (6239)

Guest Speaker: Karyn Nancarvis, GSV Chaplain Topic: Caring for the Caregiver

MY FELLOW TRAVELER

MAY 11, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater | Facilitator: Lorie Zeamer (6076)

Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same, for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP MAY 12, THURSDAY

3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171)

Guest Speaker: Taylor Newswanger, Vision Corps Topic: Daily Living Tips and Tricks

COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR

MAY 18, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater | Facilitator: Lorie Zeamer (6076)

Interested in supporting friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges? This group’s focus is dementia education and nonjudgmental interactions.

SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS MAY 18, WEDNESDAY

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) The purpose of this group is encouragement and support, particularly for those who may feel down, alone, anxious or stressed. Please RSVP.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP MAY 23, MONDAY

2pm, Garden Towers | Jenny Snyder (6259)

Special Speaker: Josh Stauffer Topic: Medications and Parkinson’s Disease

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

ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, SUNDAYS

6:30pm, GSV Prayer & Meditation Room

Call 410.598.6792 for more information.

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS New York Times best-selling author and social worker, Brene Brown, in her recent book Atlas of the Heart, encourages all of us to find meaningful ways to interact with others. I love her definition of what a healthy connection looks and feels like.

“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

(Atlas of the Heart, c 2021 p 170) The last two years have taken a toll on many of our relationships. Personally, I’m finding that it takes concerted and determined effort to reconnect with friends and family.

Why not take a step today by picking up the phone and calling someone you haven’t spoken to for a while?

Sherilyn Lapp Director of Social Services

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VO LU N T E E R S E RV I C E S

Daryl Groff, Director of Volunteer Services

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH DINING SERVICES “Volunteering really does help you live with purpose,” Carol Totten says. She and her husband Bob moved to their cottage in Bluebell Court, in August 2020. They quickly became involved at Garden Spot Village, finding many opportunities to live with purpose in their new community.

On Mondays, from 11am-1:30pm, Carol volunteers in the Terrace Dining Room. She welcomes the residents and guests, seats them at their table, pours water and asks if they would like coffee. When guests leave, she clears and resets the tables.

Between customers she helps fold linen napkins. “It’s simple, but what I do is important because it allows the waitresses to concentrate on the diners,” Carol says.

“It’s always makes my day when someone tells me I have lots of energy—but at the end of my shift, I’m tired!” she adds with a laugh.

Volunteering in the Terrace Dining Room has allowed her to connect with her neighbors in a new way. She’s learned so much about many new people. She knows the Monday regulars—who wants coffee, who sits where and what they enjoy.

In addition to her regular assignment in Dining Services, Carol, along with Bob, serves on the Race Day Planning Team.

Carol enjoys that assignment because it allows her to connect with a number of people at Garden Spot Village and, it’s a concentrated project-based assignment. As the volunteer coordinators, Carol and Bob recruit volunteers for Race Weekend.

In 2022, they made an extra effort to reach new residents for help. She met even more people in her community, as they recruited nearly 140 resident volunteers.

The couple also occasionally helps with the monthly Community Meal at CrossNet Ministries. As their schedule allows, Carol and Bob serve as trip escorts for Life Enrichment.

Additional volunteer opportunities with Dining Services include helping to clean and prep fresh fruit and vegetables through the spring and summer and helping diners with trays at The Harvest Table. If you are interested in volunteering in one of these roles, contact Volunteer Services at 717.355.6204.

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!!!

MAY 10, TUESDAY

MAY 12*, 26 & JUNE 16, THURSDAY

Cost: $8 includes transportation and game

Cost: $16.50pp includes transportation and game Sign up at Resident Services.

**READING FIGHTIN’ PHILS 9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 11am game time

Additional free tickets available, drive-on-your-own, courtesy of GSV sponsorship.

Sign up at Resident Services.

**LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS 10am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 11am game time

*Join us for Senior Day at Lancaster Barnstormers.

CHECK OUT MAY THEATER EXPERIENCES! Friday Flicks, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 5/6 5/13 5/20 5/27

Miracle Dogs | PG Family Film | 2004 Miracle Dogs | PG Family Film | 2004 The Pursuit of Happiness | PG-13 | Bio | 2006 The Pursuit of Happiness | PG-13 | Bio | 2006

Curiosity Streaming, 7pm, Theater 5/8 5/22

A Dog’s Best Friend, Episodes 1 - 3 A Dog’s Best Friend, Episodes 4 - 6

Entertaining Videos, 3:30pm, Theater 5/9

5/23

Johnny Cash, The Beverly Hillbillies, Tim Conway and more.

The Best of Victor Borge, Red Skelton and more

Tuesday Musicals, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 5/17

MAY 12 , THURSDAY

10am, Concord Room

TOPIC: Don’t be salty: The difference between salt, use of herbs and spices

CATS | NR | 1999

Movie Oldies, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 5/26

MINDFUL TASTE AND LEARN

Bachelor Mother | 1939 | Romantic Comedy

Lead by: Tara Phillips - Dietitian & Anthony Biscanti - Chef

Check out May GSV-TV FRIDAY CLASSICS 7pm, GSV-TV only

May features: Happy Birthday Jimmy Stewart!

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WELLNESS

Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness

WELLNESS OPPORTUNITY: BOCCE ANYONE? Thursday, May 12, 1-3pm

MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH! Bike Club Forming: Wednesday May 4, 2pm, Fitness Room Contact Lauren Graber (6228) or lgraber@gardenspotvillage.org National Bike Month incorporates several events including National Bike to Work Week and National Bike to School Day. The month-long peddle-pushing celebration encourages everyone to air up those tires, check your brakes and ride! Biking is one of the healthier exercises as it’s low impact (if you don’t fall) and cardiovascular. Biking also is an excellent way to run errands and get to and from work, and is an affordable, alternative means of transportation.

Whether you like to bicycle alone or even in tandem, give it a whirl!

If you do not have a bike, many vacation cities offer bike rentals.

Use #NationalBikeMonth to share on social media.

MAY 6, FRIDAY: WORLD LABYRINTH DAY IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS Join us in the Village Park for an educational talk, 1pm.

Walk the indoor labyrinth anytime, 8am – 4pm.

MAY 7, SATURDAY: WORLD LABYRINTH DAY

Yearly, on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience.

Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next. We will meet at the Legacy Garden Outdoor Labyrinth, 1pm.

WELLNESS HIGHLIGHTS Boxing Aerobics Mondays; 1:30-2pm, Fitness Room

Boxing classes are non-combat workouts, meaning you won’t be fighting another person. Classes typically include exercises that help you improve handeye coordination, agility, speed, endurance and strength. Boxing movements have shown to be beneficial for those with Parkinson’s.

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Bocce is played with eight large balls and one smaller target or object ball called a pallina. There are four balls per team and they are made of a different color or pattern in order to distinguish the balls from those of the other team. The game is played with two teams, with each team having one, two, or four players. For four player teams, each player throws one ball. For two player teams, each player throws two balls. For one player teams, each player throws four balls. When there are multiple players on a team, a playing rotation is determined at the start of a game and is maintained throughout the entire game.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: May 4, Wednesday BIKE CLUB MEETING 2pm, Fitness Room May 6, Friday LABYRINTH TALK AND WALK 1pm, Indoor Village Park May 7, Saturday WORLD LABYRINTH DAY 1pm, Legacy Garden Outdoor Labyrinth May 12, Thursday BOCCE & OUTDOOR GAMES 1-3pm, Outdoor Pavilion May 14, Saturday GSV HIKING CLUB

Meet at 9am at Welsh Mountain Preserve, 835 Gault Rd, East Earl, PA 17519.

Several trails to choose from: 1-mile loop to 5+ mile loop.

Questions, contact Lauren Graber (6228), lgraber@gardenspotvillage.org Hiking Club meets the second Saturday of each month (weather permitting).

NEW HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY May 19, Thursday

7PM, CHAPEL

Topic: Conversations with Major Dick Winter Born in New Holland, Maj Winter was featured in the HBO Band of Brothers Series with WGAL 8 anchor, Dick Hocksworth. Members and nonmembers welcome.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

**CREATIVE CARDS

MAY 24, TUESDAY

2PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Marie Diehl Make a brand-new, hands-on, creative card. Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

ART GUILD / ART TALK MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & DISPLAY CASE

ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP MAY 6, FRIDAY

MAY 1-31 Gallery Feature: Congressional Art Show featuring student artwork Glass Case Feature: Dolls from Grandma’s Attic, collection of Lou Ann Miller.

10AM – 12NOON

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Teacher: Justin Phillips, PCA&D Workshop for GSV residents and public.

Cost: Free to GSV residents courtesy of PCA&D & GSV. Public registers online thru PCA&D. Residents sign up at Resident Services.

MAY 2, 16 & 30, MONDAY

1:30PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

Join in the conversation … not a class but a friendly place to improve your Spanish. Questions? Call Cecilia (6598).

BOOK CLUB

MAY 4, WEDNESDAY

2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

Featured Book: The Children’s Blizzard

by Melanie Benjamin

Featured Artist: Junior Zook Demonstration & Performance: Dulcimer

WATERCOLOR EXPLORATION MAY 14, SATURDAY

7-9PM, ART STUDIO

Speaker: Tony der Kinderen Topic: Wheel-thrown Porcelain

DINING AMBASSADORS

MAY 26, THURSDAY

2PM, CONCORD ROOM

Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services. **All NEW sign-ups begin May 4

MAY 15, 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

**CARD CONNECTION

9AM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Paula Schmauk Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

Teacher: Evie Hershey This workshop is for the advanced student with acrylic pouring experience.

Class limited to 5.

Cost: $5pp day-of, includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

11AM, THEATER

TRIVIA NIGHT

**ACRYLIC POURING ADVANCED WORKSHOP MAY 5, THURSDAY

MAY 26, THURSDAY

MAY 19, THURSDAY

1PM, ART STUDIO

**QUEST FOR LEARNING MAY 3 & 10, TUESDAY

9:30AM, THEATER

Critical Thinking in the 21st Century 5/3 How to Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say 5/10 Free Speech & Cheap Speech; Who Gets to Say What Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV sponsorship.

Sign up at Resident Services.

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LIFE ENRICHMENT MAY 2022 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

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).

MAY 5, THURSDAY

**LANCASTER SYMPHONY NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES

6pm depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began March 2)

Chelsea Gallo Symphonic Imbibements:

Tribute to a Vibrant Downtown Cost: Pay-what-you-will donation $8pp GSV transportation MAY 6, FRIDAY

**GREEN DRAGON SHOPPING SHUTTLE 9:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 12:30pm Ride the GSV shuttle to Ephrata’s favorite Farmers Market since 1932.

MAY 13, FRIDAY

**NATIONAL NURSES MONTH LUNCHEON 11:30am, Concord Room Retired nurses, living at Garden Spot Village, are invited to celebrate National Nurses Month. Grab your lunch in the Harvest Table and join us.

Speaker: Audrey Groff, Midwife MAY 24, TUESDAY

**RAYSTOWN LAKE

7am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6:30pm (Sign up began March 2) Tour the Lake Raystown Resort, step aboard the Proud Mary Showboat for a scenic luncheon cruise and visit the Raystown Lake Region Visitor Center.

Flyer available at Life Enrichment Office. Cost: $125pp MAY 31, 2022

**LADIES TO LUNCH 10:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins May 4) Enjoy lunch with the ladies of GSV. This month takes us to the historic Bluebird Inn, Lebanon, est. 1859. $8pp transportation, meal on own.

JUNE 5, SUNDAY

**SERVANT STAGE

1pm depart Apt. Suites Lobby 2pm show begins (Sign up begins May 4) Newsies, the hit Broadway musical, will be performed by Servant Stage at Lancaster Bible College.

This family-friendly production features a timeless message.

Cost: $8pp transportation Pay-What-You-Will donations accepted at the door.

JUNE 8, WEDNESDAY

**THE HISTORIC POTTSTOWN CAROUSEL 9:15am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm (Sign up begins May 4) The Historic Pottstown Carousel features hand-carved, solid wood animals, 48 replicated by many volunteers. One such volunteer, John Dolan, GSV resident, carved two chariot benches. Ride the carousel and explore its historic location in the former Pottstown Metal Welding Company. Pack your lunch or order a box lunch at time of sign-up.

Cost: $18pp JUNE 11, SATURDAY

**CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE

7:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began April 6) Garden Spot Village has received an invitation to participate in a Civil War Educational Excursion (part of a 3-day conference). Over 35 leading Civil War historians will present. Your day includes 4 presentations, lunch, dinner, and an after-dinner battlefield tour. The 2022 conference offers something for everyone!

Cost: $90pp includes presentations, 2 meals, battlefield tour and GSV transportation.

JUNE 22, WEDNESDAY

**PA GRAND CANYON WAGON ADVENTURE

6:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 11pm (Sign up began April 6) Ride an Ole Covered Wagon (with cushioned seats) while enjoying the Waterfall Tour through the PA Grand Canyon. Relax on this 3½ hour tour with restroom stops.

Guides share stories while horses wind through the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Flyer available at Life Enrichment Office. Cost: $212pp includes Elite Coach transportation, covered wagon tour with lunch, guide service, Historic Penn Wells Hotel dinner and gratuities.

Registration Deadline: May 31