Lafayette Hill Village Living - February 2024

VILLAGE FEB.

2024

LAFAYETTE HILL

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness .............................................................. p. 3 Programs and Entertainment .......................... p. 4 Calendar .............................................................. p. 6 Games and Groups ............................................ p. 9 Spiritual Gatherings .......................................... p. 9 Dining .................................................................. p. 10

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Off-Campus Trips .............................................. p. 11

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Dining Room:

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Recreation Department:

61325

Wellness Center:

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Village Living is published monthly. If you have any questions, comments or ideas on current or upcoming trips and programs, please call the Recreation Department at ext. 61325.

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WELLNESS

Wellness Center

61293

The Wellness Center is located on the ground floor (across from the bowling alley). We have state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, new pneumatic strength training equipment and an HUR balance trainer.

Staffed with trained personnel Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bowl Your Heart Out

Friday, Feb. 23 11 a.m.

Bowling Alley

Join your friends for some fun bowling while focusing on heart health.

Shuffleboard

Tuesday, Feb. 6 11 a.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Join Jeanine for some shuffleboard.

Relaxation Class Friday, Feb. 9 2 p.m.

First floor lounge

Join Kara for a guided meditation for heart health.

Valentine’s Day Activity Thursday, Feb. 15 2 p.m.

Pub

Join Jeanine and celebrate with a healthy chocolate shake.

Group Fitness Classes CLASS

DAY/TIME PLACE

Yoga

Mondays 11 a.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Women’s Circuit Tuesdays & Training Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Wellness Center

Group Treadmill/ Bike Social

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Wellness Center

Balance

Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Core and Posture

Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Heart and Thursdays, Muscle Strength 12:45 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Fit/Flexibility Combo

Multi Purpose Room

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Mardi Gras with the Mummers Friday, Feb. 2 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us to celebrate Fat Tuesday with music and refreshments.

Bible Study with Pastor Clark Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Pub

Begin your Friday mornings in prayer with Pastor Clark.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Library

Join LaSalle University students and get your blood pressure checked, or engage in a fun chair yoga session.

Black History Month Trivia

Thursday, Feb. 1 11 a.m.

West Community Room

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Assess your knowledge while we review fascinating facts on famous African Americans, as well as remarkable events in history.

Chair Ballet

Thursday, Feb. 1, 15 2:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a great seated workout with a live pianist.

Retirement Living Association Meeting Monday, Feb. 5 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

All retirement living residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly meeting.

“Love You to Pieces” Wreath

(Part 1: Painting) Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10:45 a.m.

(Part 2: Assembling) Thursday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.

West Community Room

This adorable DIY wreath is an easy and thrifty Valentine’s Day craft to make. All you need are puzzle pieces, cardboard, paint and a little love. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Nail Spa

Valentine’s Day Celebration with Steve Ritrovato

Friday, Feb. 9 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb 14 2 p.m.

Get your nails pampered and painted.

(Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun, laughter, entertainment and refreshments.

Bayada Wellness: Heart Healthy Talk with Morgan

Heart Healthy Walk

West Community Room

Monday, Feb. 12 11 a.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join Morgan from Bayada Home Health Care as she discusses ways to keep your heart healthy.

Cupid Ice Cream Floats & Conversation

Monday, Feb. 12 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join us in conversation while enjoying a sweet and festive holiday treat. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Thursday, Feb. 15 11 a.m.

Main Entrance

Walk with Melissa throughout the building and get your heart pumping for American Heart Month.

Presidents' Day Trivia Monday, Feb. 19 2 p.m.

West Community Room

It’s officially Washington’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with presidential trivia?

Make: Handcrafted Soap Wednesday, Feb. 21 10:45 a.m.

DIY Cake Pops with Pastry Chef Kim

Join Melissa in making your own homemade soap with essential oils. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

West Community Room

Presentation: "Understanding and Managing Incontinence"

Tuesday, Feb. 13 10:30 a.m.

Join Pastry Chef Kim and create your very own delicious cake pops to welcome the season of love. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

West Community Room

Wednesday, Feb. 21 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Learn how to manage incontinence with Allison Merrill, director of rehabilitation.

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FEBRUARY 2024

SUNDAY

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

10 a.m. Voices on the Hill Rehearsal (KMA) 10 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Programs) (PB) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 11 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Trips) (WCR) 11 a.m. Who, What, When Trivia with Melissa (PB) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting with Robert Cepielik (KMA) 3 p.m. Billiards with Melissa (BA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11 a.m. Shuffleboard with Jeanine (MPR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

10 a.m. Voices on the Hill Rehearsal (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 11 a.m. Bayada Wellness: Heart Healthy Talk with Morgan (WCR) 2 p.m. Cupid Ice Cream Floats & Conversation (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Rack-O Card Game (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. DIY Cake Pops with Pastry Chef Kim (WCR) 2 p.m. Afternoon Coffee Klatch (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Name That Love Song (WCR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB) 7 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Stated Meeting (KMA)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT) 3 p.m. Trivial Pursuit (WCR)

PRESIDENTS’ DAY 10 a.m. Voices on the Hill Rehearsal (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Manicures with Melissa (WCR) 2 p.m. Presidents' Day Facts/Trivia (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

(MT) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

10 a.m. Voices on the Hill Rehearsal (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Resistance Band Seated Exercise with Melissa (WCR) 1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR) 3 p.m. History Club (CR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11:30 a.m. Wacky Wordies (PB) 2 p.m. Hot Tea and Jeopardy (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Rummikub with Melissa (WCR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

Sign Up Required in Red Bowling Alley

CR

Compass Room

CL

Computer Lab

DR

Dining Room

EB1L East Building First Floor Lounge KMA Kenneth Mills Auditorium LIB

Library

ME

Main Entrance

MPR Multi Purpose Room MT

Movie Theatre

PB

The Pub

RL1L First Floor Lounge WC

Wellness Center

WCR West Community Room

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CALENDAR KEY BA

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

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FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Black History Month Trivia (WCR) 2 p.m. Cornhole with Melissa (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3:30 p.m. UNO! (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (WCR) 2 p.m. Mardi Gras Celebration with the Mummers (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cornhole (BA) 1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Mona Lisa Smile” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. “Love You to Pieces” Wreath (Part 1: Painting) (WCR) 2 p.m. Valentine’s Dice Game (WCR) 6 p.m. Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. National Geographic: “The Power of Love” with Morgan Freeman (WCR) 2 p.m. “Love You to Pieces” Wreath (Part 2: Assembling) (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Current Events (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Nail Spa (WCR) 2 p.m. Relaxation Class with Kara (RL1L) 2 p.m. Lecturer: Belynda Cleare "Black Loyalists" (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA) 10: 30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cornhole (BA) 1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Pursuit of Happyess” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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VALENTINE’S DAY 10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Valentine’s Day "Price is Right" (WCR) 2 p.m. Valentine’s Day Celebration with Steve Ritrovato (KMA) 6 p.m. Charades (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Heart Healthy Walk (ME) 2 p.m. Healthy Chocolate Shake with Jeanine (PB) 2 p.m. Category Word Game (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3:30 p.m. A Year in Review: 1962 (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Family Feud (WCR) 2 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cornhole (BA) 1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Notebook” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Handcrafted Soap (WCR) 11 a.m. Health Committee (PB) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. “Understanding and Managing Incontinence” with Allison Merrill (KMA) 3:30 p.m. Blank Slate Game (WCR)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (WCR) 11 a.m. Thursday Matinee: “It’s Complicated” (MT) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Elvis” (MT) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. A Look Back at What Things Used to Cost (WCR) 11 a.m. Bowl Your Heart Out (BA) 2 p.m. Tech Skills with Melissa (CL) 2 p.m. Book Club (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA) 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cornhole (BA) 1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Da Vinci Code” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Famous African American Jingo (WCR) 2 p.m. Rick Steves’ “Europe: A Symphonic Journey” (MT) 3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Minnie Kalan (KMA)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Old Wives’ Tales (WCR) 2 p.m. Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Strawberries Dipping (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Chinese New Year: Horoscopes (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Tech Skills with Melissa

Friday, Feb. 23 2 p.m.

Computer Lab

Learn technical skills for your iPad or cell phone.

(Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Book Club

Friday, Feb. 23 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Let’s get cozy and dive into a terrific book. This is your opportunity to discuss the book that everyone read.

Painting with Shayna

Monday, Feb. 26 1:30 p.m.

West Community Room

Paint along with Shayna as she provides instruction to create a beautiful canvas.

(Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

History Club

Monday, Feb. 26 3 p.m.

Compass Room

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Calling all history buffs! Stop by if you are interested in joining a resident-led group to share your love of history and promote and encourage historical discussions.

Hot Tea and Jeopardy Tuesday, Feb. 27 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Guess the person, place, thing or idea that the clue describes, and give your answer in the form of a question, while enjoying a delightful cup of hot tea. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Cocktail Party with Minnie Kalan

Wednesday, Feb. 28 3:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks and enjoyable entertainment.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Strawberries Dipping

Thursday, Feb. 29 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Create a sweet treat of chocolate covered pretzels and strawberries decorated with the colors of love. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

GAMES AND GROUPS

Mondays & Fridays 6:30 p.m.

Dominoes West Community Room

Mondays 10 a.m.

Voices on the Hill Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

Tuesdays 3 p.m.

Scrabble Compass Room

Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Knitting Club Library

Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Drama Group Kenneth Mills Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Scrabble & Quiddler Compass Room

Saturdays 10:30 a.m.

Cornhole Bowling Alley

Saturdays 2 p.m.

Bingo West Community Room

Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 10:45 a.m.

Catholic Communion Service Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Sundays 2 p.m.

Sunday Service with Pastor Clark Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Mondays 10:30 a.m.

Catholic Prayer Service Compass Room

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” Movie Theater

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study with Pastor Clark Pub

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Dining Room 61354

Dining Mardi Gras Dinner Menu Tuesday, Feb. 13 4 – 6 p.m.

Creole Crab Bisque Blackened Shrimp Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Vegetable Jambalaya Collard Greens Dirty Rice Grits King Cake

Happenings

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Feb. 2

National Wear Red Day

Feb. 3

National Carrot Cake Day

Feb. 11

Super Bowl

Feb. 13

Mardi Gras

Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day

Feb. 14

Lent Begins

Feb. 19

Presidents' Day

Feb. 22

National Chili Day

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Recreation Department

61325

Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.

DATE

TIME/DESCRIPTION

Thursday, Feb. 1

9:30 a.m. Weis, Plymouth Square

Friday, Feb. 2

9:30 a.m. African American Museum, Philadelphia

Monday, Feb. 5

1:30 p.m. Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Metroplex

Tuesday, Feb. 6

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Andorra Loop (ACME, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Andorra Library, Five Below) Last ride must be ready to go back at noon.

Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Aldi, Conshohocken

Thursday, Feb. 8

9 a.m. New Jersey State Museum, Trenton

Friday, Feb. 9

9 a.m. Dollar Tree, Flourtown 12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Monday, Feb. 12

9:15 a.m. Baldwin’s Book Barn, West Chester

Tuesday, Feb. 13

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Flourtown Loop (ACME, Giant, Dollar Tree, McDonald’s, Hair Cuttery, Movie Tavern, Wells Fargo, First Trust Bank, Postal Service.)

Last ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia

Wednesday, Feb. 14

9 a.m. Produce Junction, Glenside 11:15 a.m. Whitemarsh Eat & Enjoy Social. Call the Whitemarsh Township Recreation Department at 610-828-7276 to register to attend, and then sign up on the board.

$10

Thursday, Feb. 15

10:15 a.m. Belmont Mansion Underground Railroad Museum, Philadelphia.

Self-guided tour; some walking up and down stairs.

$7

Friday, Feb. 16

9 a.m. Winterfest, Jim Thorpe. Walking required; no wheelchairs or scooters.

Monday, Feb. 19

9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge

Tuesday, Feb. 20

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Metroplex Loop (Target, Five Below, Giant, Party City, Lowes, David’s Bridal, DSW Shoes, Barnes & Noble, Guitar Store, Best Buy, Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Ross, Marshalls, Old Navy, PGA Tour Superstore, ULTA) Last ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales

Wednesday, Feb. 21

RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP

Thursday, Feb. 22

10:45 a.m. Flanigan’s Boat House Restaurant, Conshohocken

Friday, Feb. 23

9 a.m. ShopRite, Roxborough 12:15 a.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Saturday, Feb. 25

2 p.m. Ambler Symphony Scholarship Concert at St. Alphonsus Church, Maple Glen. Please see Angela to purchase a ticket.

Monday, Feb. 26

7 p.m. Montco County College Observatory, Blue Bell.

Must be able to ambulate.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Plymouth Meeting Mall Loop (Boscov’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s Crafts, Whole Foods Market, Dave & Busters, Burlington Coat Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Miller’s Ale House, P. F. Chang’s, Chipotle.)

Last ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Nifty Fifty’s Milkshakes, Warminster

Thursday, Feb. 29

9:30 a.m. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology & Anthropology, Philadelphia. This is a self-guided tour.

COST $10

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