Lafayette Hill Village Living - May 2024

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

Dining Room: 61354

Recreation Department: 61325

Wellness Center: 61293

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

To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagelafayettehill.org and select “Lifestyle.”

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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. The center is staffed with trained personnel Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Montgomery County Senior Games Expo Trip

Friday, May 10

8:30 a.m.

Front Entrance

Montgomery County Community College will host more than 30 exhibitors with free products, health screenings and information about senior services and health care options. Sign-up for the bus is required.

Outdoor Darts

Tuesday, May 14

2 p.m.

Gazebo

Join Jeanine to play outdoor darts.

Dance Class

Tuesday, May 21 11 a.m.

Bowling Alley

Put on your dancing shoes and join Jeanine for a dance class!

Relaxation and Meditation

Friday, May 3 2:30 p.m.

Courtyard Join Kara for an outdoor relaxation and meditation class.

Group Fitness Classes

CLASS DAY/TIME PLACE

Yoga

Women’s Circuit Training

Mondays, 11 a.m. Multi Purpose Room

Tuesdays & 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 Muscle Strength Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

Fit/Flexibility Combo

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Bible Study with Pastor Clark

Fridays

10:30 a.m.

Pub

Begin your Friday mornings in prayer.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic

Saturdays

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium or Library

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

Thirsty Thursdays: Frozen Margaritas

Thursday, May 2

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Raise a glass and dive into a delicious margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

(Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Kentucky Derby: Place Your Mock Bets

Friday, May 3

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join us to make a mock bet on which horse will be the ultimate winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, while you sip on a refreshing mint lemonade beverage.

Retirement Living Association Meeting

Monday, May 6 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Build-Your-Own Cake Parfait with Pastry Chef Kim

Tuesday, May 7

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Pastry Chef Kim as she demonstrates how to build your own cake parfait to welcome the spring season. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Painting with Shayna

Wednesday, May 8

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.)

Nail Spa

Thursday, May 9

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Get your nails pampered and painted. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Mother’s Day Tea with Calvin Pressley

Friday, May 10

1 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us. All female residents are welcome to attend.

Masonic Village Players: “Hooray for Hollywood”

Saturday, May 11

1:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a live performance of enchanting singing and melodies by the Masonic Village Players.

Self-Care Monday: Soothing Face Masks

Monday, May 13 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Indulge in a relaxing self-care session with a soothing face mask and a fresh cup of cucumber water. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Water

Ice

Monday, May 13

2 p.m.

Courtyard

Soak in the sunshine and join us for some water ice. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Craft: Hand-Stamped Tea Towels

Wednesday, May 15 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Join us to make this DIY stamped dish towel customized with a variety of stamps and details. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Spring in your Step: Walk with Melissa

Thursday, May 16

11 a.m.

Main Entrance

Join Melissa to start your mid morning with a heart-pumping outdoor walk.

Chair Ballet

Thursday, May 16 & 30

2:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a great seated workout with a live pianist.

MVLH Carnival

Friday, May 17

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Gazebo Area

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with fun carnival games, music and tasty treats.

Main Line Opera

Saturday, May 18 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Listen to a live performance by one of the most popular entertainment groups.

The Gershwin Gala with Freyda Thomas

Monday, May 20 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

It is the 100th anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue!” Join Freyda Thomas as she tells stories about the musical composition and Gershwin’s music.

MAY 2024 calendar

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

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MOTHER’S DAY

10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

CALENDAR KEY

Sign Up Required in Red

Computer Lab

Dining Room

Library ME Main Entrance MPR Multi Purpose Room

Movie Theatre

The Pub RL1L First Floor Lounge

WC Wellness Center

WCR West Community Room

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

2:30 p.m. Who, What, When Trivia (WCR)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

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10 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Programs) (PB)

10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

11 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Mtg. (Trips) (PB)

11 a.m. Can you Name 5? (WCR)

2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA)

3 p.m. Playing Pool with Melissa (BA)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. Self-Care Monday: Soothing Face Masks (WCR)

2 p.m. Water Ice in the Courtyard (Courtyard).

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

*If there is inclement weather, please go to the WCR for water ice.

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10:30 a.m. Build-Your-Own Cake Parfait with Pastry Chef Kim (WCR)

2 p.m. Afternoon Coffee Klatch (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3 p.m. Dear Abby (WCR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

10:45 a.m. Giant Jenga (PB)

2 p.m. Headbands Game (WCR)

2 p.m. Outdoor Darts with Jeanine (Gazebo Area)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

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)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. Seated Exercise in the Courtyard (Courtyard)

2 p.m. The Gershwin Gala with Freyda Thomas (KMA)

3 p.m. History Club (MPR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

*If there is inclement weather, please go to the WCR for seated exercise.

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MEMORIAL DAY

10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

2 p.m. Memorial Day Celebration with Calvin Pressley (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

11 a.m. Dance Class with Jeanine (BA)

2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” (MT)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

7 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Extra Stated Meeting (KMA)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

10:45 a.m. UNO! (PB)

2 p.m. Beach Ball Volleyball (KMA)

3:30 p.m. Celebrity Hot Topics (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Let’s Play Yahtzee! (WCR)

2 p.m. RL Communications Meeting (PB)

2 p.m. Confess & Guess (WCR)

6 p.m. Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Words within Words (WCR)

1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR)

2 p.m. Crazy 8s Card Game (PB)

6 p.m. Trivia in the Pub (PB)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Craft: Hand-Stamped Tea Towels (WCR)

11 a.m. Health Committee (PB)

1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB)

2 p.m. RL Communications Meeting (PB)

2 p.m. Health and Wellness Fair with Allison Merrill (KMA)

6 p.m. Team Scattergories (PB)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Manicures & Music (WCR)

2 p.m. Rick Steves’: “Cruising the Mediterranean” (MT)

3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Katy Miller (KMA)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Wacky Wordies (WCR)

2 p.m. Thirsty Thursdays: Frozen Margaritas (WCR)

3:30 p.m. Cinco De Mayo Trivia (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shawna Sparkles

Paparazzi Jewelry Sale (PB area)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Modern Marvels: The Real National Treasure (WCR)

2 p.m. Nail Spa (WCR)

3:30 p.m. Mothers in Evolution

Discussion (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Spring in your Step: Walk with Melissa (ME)

2 p.m. Pong and Lemonade in the Courtyard (Courtyard)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

*If there is inclement weather, please go to the WCR for pong and lemonade.

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Masonic Village Bargain Basement Sale (Ground Floor near the Pennywise)

11 a.m. Cornhole with Melissa (WCR)

2 p.m. Sip on Iced Tea & Play Jeopardy (WCR)

3 p.m. Shut the Box Dice Game with Melissa (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Making: Boat Dip (WCR)

2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Singin’ in the Rain”(WCR)

6 p.m. Outrageous Answers in the Pub (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Blank Slate Game (WCR)

2 p.m. Painting: Wooden Flower Planter Stakes (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Kentucky Derby: Place Your Mock Bets (WCR)

2 p.m. Kentucky Derby Dice Game (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Relaxation Class with Kara (Courtyard)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Miracle Club” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

1 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea with Calvin Pressley (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. MVLH Carnival (Gazebo Area)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1:30 p.m. Masonic Village Players: “Hooray for Hollywood” (KMA) (No Saturday Matinee) (No Bingo)

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ARMED FORCES DAY

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

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

2 p.m. Mainline Opera (KMA) (No Saturday Matinee) (No Bingo)

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10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Masonic Village Bargain Basement Sale (Ground Floor near the Pennywise)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

10:30 a.m. DIY: American Flag Beaded Pin (WCR)

2 p.m. Card Bingo (PB)

2 p.m. Book Club (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

2 p.m. Sing-along with Wendy (KMA)

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

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Mamma Mia!” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

History Club

Monday, May 20

3 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

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

Cocktail Party with Katy Miller

Wednesday, May 22

3:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Sip on Iced Tea & Play Jeopardy

Thursday, May 23

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa in taking a guess of 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 iced tea. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

DIY: American Flag Beaded Pin

Friday, May 24

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join us in creating your very own safety pin and seed bead American Flag just in time for Memorial Day. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Book Club

Friday, May 24

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.

Memorial Day Celebration with Calvin Pressley

Monday, May 27

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us in honoring those who have served our country.

Making: Boat Dip

Wednesday, May 29 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Make this easy dip recipe that's filled with mouthwatering Mexican flavor and is made with only four ingredients in five minutes. It's called "boat dip” because it is perfect for a day on the water, whether it's on a boat, in the lake or simply for snacking. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Painting: Wooden Flower Planter Stakes

Thursday, May 30 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Hand paint a wooden flower that was created by woodshop pro Chris Reynolds. This is the perfect size to stick in your house plant or use as a decoration to add the colors of summer to any plant or flower. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Sing-along with Wendy

Friday, May 31

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join Wendy in a spectacular sing-along with all your all-time favorite songs.

GROUPS

GAMES AND

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 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

Dining Room 61354

Dining

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 12

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup

Crab Cake

Carved Beef Tenderloin

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Twice Baked Potatoes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Bacon

Creamed Spinach

Chocolate Torte

Happenings

May 3 Cinco De Mayo Menu

May 4 Kentucky Derby

May 6 National Nurses Week

May 10 National Shrimp Day

May 12 Mother’s Day Brunch

May 13 National Apple Pie Day

May 17 National Walnut Day

May 20 National Quiche Lorraine Day

May 27 Memorial Day Picnic

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS

Recreation Department 61325

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

DATE TIME/DESCRIPTION

Wednesday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia

Friday, May 3

Sunday, May 5

Monday, May 6

Tuesday, May 7

Bus reserved in the a.m. for board meeting.

1:30 p.m. ALDI, Conshohocken

2 p.m. Montgomery County Concert Band Spring Pops Concert Souderton High School

1:30 p.m. Michael’s Crafts, Plymouth Meeting

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 run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Ollie's, Eagleville

Wednesday, May 8 Reserved For Red Hat Trip

Thursday, May 9

Friday, May 10

Monday, May 13

Tuesday, May 14

8 a.m. Cape May, New Jersey

8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Montgomery County Senior Games Expo

12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

9 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia

8:30 a.m. Rice’s Flea Market, New Hope

Wednesday, May 15 11:15 a.m. Whitemarsh Eat & Enjoy Social

Thursday, May 16 1:30 p.m. Walmart, King of Prussia

Friday, May 17 9 a.m. Breakfast at Cracker Barrel, Conshohocken

1:30 p.m. Kohl’s

Monday, May 20 8 a.m. Day trip to Spring Lake, New Jersey

Tuesday, May 21 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 run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Shoprite

Wednesday, May 22 9:30 a.m. Philadelphia Premium Outlets, Pottstown

Thursday, May 23 9 a.m. Shady Maple Restaurant, East Earl

Friday, May 24 9 a.m. Dollar Tree, Trooper

12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Holiday - No Trips

Tuesday, May 28

Thursday, May 30

9:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales

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

Friday, May 31 9:30 a.m. Longwood Gardens (8 tickets available)

COST

$5