Sewickley Village Living - September, 2019

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness...............................................................p. 3 Programs and Entertainment..........................p. 4 Calendar...............................................................p. 8 Meetings and Clubs...........................................p. 11 Games and Card Groups..................................p.11 Lifelong Learning................................................p. 12 Spiritual Gatherings...........................................p. 12 Dining...................................................................p. 13

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Excursions............................................................p. 14 Standard Trips.....................................................p. 15

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Recreation Department:

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Barley 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. 3906. Their office is located in the Clubhouse Lower Level.

To learn more about the Wellness Center’s amenities and programs, call the Barley Wellness Center at ext. 3931.

To view this publication electronically, please visit MasonicVillages.org/news

WELLNESS

Barley Wellness Center

412-741-1400, EXT. 3931

Located in the Star Points Building, the Barley Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes and an indoor pool and spa. Trained staff will help you develop a personalized fitness program.

Open 24 hours, with staff available Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 2 - 5 p.m.; and Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Classes (All classes are free to residents.)

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Fit For Life

Tues. & Thurs.

Walking Club

11 - 11:30 a.m.

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Fit for Life targets balance, strength and flexibility to help you become stronger and more stable for a better quality of life. Location: Assembly Room

Wellness staff will warm you up and cool you down with various exercises before and after a short walk. Enjoy good music and conversation with neighbors and friends, all while contributing to a healthy, active lifestyle. Location: Assembly Room

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Senior Yoga

11:30 a.m. - Noon

Tues. & Thurs

Claudia will guide you through a half-hour session of seated and standing yoga poses focused on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility. Location: Assembly Room

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesdays

Golden Aerobics

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Designed to work your entire body, this class will benefit individuals who are looking for an active cardiovascular exercise class with intervals of strength, flexibility and range-ofmotion exercises. Location: Assembly Room

Stretching Class

Join Nikki as she guides you through gentle stretches that will improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making everyday tasks easier to perform. Location: Activity Room 6

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Water Exercise Class

10 - 10:45 a.m.

This class combines aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises to improve your overall health while enjoying the beautiful pool. Location: Barley Wellness Center

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Hand & Foot

Rock Jazz Trio on the Patio

Card Room

Clubhouse Patio

Mondays 9:30 a.m.

Hand & Foot is a card game ideally for partners of two players, although it can accommodate any number. Each player begins with two groups of 11 cards, one group being the hand and the other group being the foot. The object is to play all the cards in the first group and then the ones in the second group. When anyone has played all the cards, the play is over and scores are tallied to determine the winner of that play.

Mahjong for All

Tues., 3 p.m. and Fri., 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays - Beginner, Fridays - Intermediate

Card Room

You can now play Mahjong at two levels: Beginner Level (Tuesdays at 3 p.m.) - for those just learning to play the game who need supervised instruction and observation.

Intermediate Level (Fridays at 9:30 a.m.) - for those with some experience in playing the game who want a slower pace than the advanced level. For more information, call Claudia Brenneisen at 412-741-0419.

Hula Class

Every Thursday 10:30 a.m.

Activity Room 6

Open to women and men, professional dancers and people who have never danced a step before, this class is adaptable to all levels of mobility. Come and learn more about the Hawaiian culture by dancing the hula!

Afternoon Movie: “Vice” (2018) Thursday, Sept. 05 2 p.m.

Social Room

Focusing on his powerful two-term tenure as second in command to U.S. President George W. Bush (Sam Rockwell), this biographical drama chronicles the long, controversial political career of Dick Cheney (Christian Bale). Rated R; 132 minutes.

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Thursday, Sept. 5 7 p.m.

Combine one of your favorite bands (all the way from Slippery Rock) with the September fresh air on a brand new patio, and what do you get? A must-see event!

You will want to be at this first concert in the newlyrenovated space.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Oceans 8” (2018) Saturday, Sept. 7 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

The tide has turned and it’s a whole new “Oceans.”

Danny Ocean’s (George Clooney) sister, Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), recruits a seven-women crew to plan and execute the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Rated PG-13; 110 minutes.

MVS Writers’ Club Monday, Sept. 9 10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors to take turns reading from your creations on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

MVS Workshop Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10 10 a.m.

Activity Room 5

The MVS workshop is a non-profit club for the benefit of MVS residents. It has a wide variety of hand and power tools, a separate “finishing room” for painting and varnishing and enough work stations for several people to work at the same time. Several members do small repair work for Village residents on personal items.

Over the years, they have made many toys for sale in the general store and shipped toys, as a contribution, to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie.

Bible Study

Tuesday, Sept. 10 1:30 p.m.

Assembly Room

The group will study and discuss John 2 & 3 and Jude.

RLA Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11 10 a.m.

Social Room

All residents are always welcome to observe the Executive Committee meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Bob Nichter (412-741-4329) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, just let Bob know before the meeting.

Religious Discussion Thursday, Sept. 12 1 p.m.

Social Room

Religious Discussion Group re-convenes Thursday, Sept.

12. Watch the bulletin boards for the line-up of the exciting topics to come!

Todd Depastino: The Road to the Civil War Thursday, Sept. 12 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Civil War broke out on the Great Plains in the summer of 1856, when Congressman Preston Brooks beat Senator Charles Sumner viciously with a cane on the Senate floor. Back in Kansas, the news of Charles Sumner’s near-death experience inspired an abolitionist to take up arms against slave owners. The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on slavery that is considered the worst decision ever handed down - one that seemingly guaranteed that slavery would be with us forever. Come hear about John Brown, Dred Scott and the turning points of 1856-57.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Black Panther” (2018) Saturday, Sept. 14 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

After the death of his father, the king of Wakanda, young T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), returns home to the isolated high-tech African nation to take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king – and Black Panther – is tested when he’s drawn into a formidable conflict that puts Wakanda’s fate, and the entire world’s, at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, he must release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. Rated PG-13; 134 minutes.

Book Discussion Group Monday, Sept. 16 1 p.m.

Activity Room 2

Book Discussion’s selection for September is “The Grapes Of Wrath” by John Steinbeck. First published in 1939, this Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma farm family driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. This is a portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless that captures the horrors of the Great Depression.

Steinbeck’s powerful landmark novel is perhaps the most American of American Classics.

Genesis Rehab Program: Introduction to the LSVT BIG Exercise Protocol Tuesday, Sept. 17 1 p.m.

Assembly Room

The LSVT BIG Protocol is for those living with Parkinson’s disease and other diagnoses where balance is affected.

Come hear what this method is all about.

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Hopewell Community Band Concert Tuesday, Sept. 17 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Join the Hopewell Community Band – made up of music teachers, professors and professional musicians from the Beaver County area – for an unforgettable, end-ofsummer, Big Band concert!

Wine Tasting and Pairing Event Wednesday, Sept. 18 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

This event will begin with a short slideshow about American wine-growing and production. After that, the tasting will begin with one or two white wines, mellow and full-bodied red wines and a dessert wine. Each of the samplings will be paired with a small appetizer that complements the wine. Reservation-only, with limited spots available – sign up by returning the voucher (with payment) from your mailbox.

Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Dr. Coppola Thursday, Sept. 19 1 p.m.

3rd Fridays, Sept. 20 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Would you enjoy listening to classical music with friends here at Masonic Village? If so, please join those gathering for the NEW “Friday Evening Classics” series at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room on subsequent 3rd Fridays. These hour-long programs will provide an opportunity to listen to recorded classical music. Those who have difficulty attending off-campus concerts are especially welcome.

The series will feature a variety of classical composers, styles and nationalities. Bring friends and a beverage of choice for yourself. In order for these programs to continue, we will need to have someone agree to work the AV equipment from time to time; training will be provided. Please contact Eleanor Howe at 412-7410743 if you are interested and available on some 3rd Fridays of the month.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Leave No Trace” (2018) Saturday, Sept. 21 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

For survivalist Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter (Thomasin McKenzie), living off the grid means residing in a nature reserve on the edge of a city - a lifestyle that suits them until they’re discovered and forced into the social services system. Rated PG; 109 minutes.

Assembly Room

MVS Writers’ Club

Afternoon Movie: “The Verdict” (1982)

Social Room

Dr. Coppola will discuss “Diagnosis of and Caring for Arthritis.”

Thursday, Sept. 19 2 p.m.

Social Room

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Friday Night Classics

A washed-up, ambulance-chasing attorney (Paul Newman) gets a chance at redemption when his friend (Jack Warden) tosses him an open-and-shut medical malpractice case. But instead of accepting an easy cash settlement, he takes the powerful defendant to court.

Rated R; 129 minutes.

Monday, Sept. 23 10 a.m.

Do you write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors to take turns reading from your creations on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the social room. Hope to see you there!

Scooter Clinic

Sue Garton, Handbell Soloist

Activity Room 6

Assembly Room

Tuesday, Sept. 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Blackburn’s representative will be on campus from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Blackburn’s can make repairs and do checkups on lift chairs and electric mobility devices.

Residents will be seen in activity room 6. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext.

3100 to make an appointment.

Thursday, Sept. 26 7 p.m.

You may have heard Sue at the Variety Show, May birthday party, Memorial Day program or MVS church.

Now, experience a full concert of familiar music ranging from “Clair de Lune” to “All That Jazz,” and enjoy skill, artistry and grace that will touch your heart and make you smile.

Donna Billings and Glenn Davis, Master Birder, Present: Birds of

Poetry Group

Wednesday, Sept. 25 7 p.m.

Activity Room 5

Masonic Village at Sewickley Assembly Room

Do you know how many bird species are here at Masonic Village? Do you ever wonder what bird belongs to a certain song? During this presentation, resident Donna Billings and Glenn Davis, master birder, will introduce you to the world of “Birding,” which is very popular around the world - and the focus of many of their own world trips. All you need is a good pair of binoculars, a guide book and LOTS of patience. Birders like to make lists; they have been keeping track of the birds seen on the Masonic Village property. Come learn about the habitats, appearances and sounds of the 33 species observed so far.

Afternoon Movie: “The Green Mile” (1999) Thursday, Sept. 26 2 p.m.

Social Room

On death row in a Southern prison, gentle giant John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan) possesses the mysterious power to heal people’s ailments. When the cellblock’s head guard (Tom Hanks) recognizes Coffey’s miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the man’s execution. Rated R; 189 minutes.

Friday, Sept. 27 1 p.m.

Enjoy “the language of life” with many of your friends and neighbors. Call Billie Sherman (412-741-2191) for details.

Jazz Matazz

Friday, Sept. 27 7:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

Do you enjoy listening to jazz? Come to activity room 2 and relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music!

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Blackboard Jungle” (1955) Saturday, Sept. 28 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Inner-city high school teacher Richard Dadier (Glenn Ford) struggles to maintain his idealism in this gritty 1950s drama. The students drink, smoke, steal and cause mayhem as two of Dadier’s delinquents duke it out to be crowned leader of their classroom turf. This film was the first major motion picture with a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack, which includes “Rock Around the Clock.” Not rated; 101 minutes.

Mindful Discussion Round Table Sunday, Sept. 29 3 p.m.

Activity Room 2

The MDR meets on the last Sunday each month, 3-5 p.m., for friendly conversation on a variety of subjects.

Please call Billie Sherman (412-741-2191) if you plan to attend.

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SEPTEMBER 2019

CALENDAR KEY Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips

SUNDAY

Assembly Room

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Activity Room 2

A5

Activity Room 5

A6

Activity Room 6

GR

Clubhouse Great Room

CL

Clubhouse Library

CP

Clubhouse Patio

CR

Card Room

MR Meditation Room SP

Star Points Assembly Room

SR

Social Room Clubhouse

TUESDAY

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2 Labor Day

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

8:30 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Beginners Mahjong (CR)

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

9:30 a.m. Hand & Foot Card Game (CR) 10 a.m. Writers’ Club (SR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. Picnic on the River 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

8:30 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10 a.m. Workshop Meeting (A5) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 1:30 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 3 p.m. Beginners Mahjong (CR)

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

9:30 a.m. Hand & Foot Card Game (CR) 9:45 a.m. Ross Park Mall 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Book Disc. Group (A2) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

8:30 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Genesis Rehab (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Beginners Mahjong (CR) 7 p.m. Hopewell Community Band Concert (AR)

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

9:30 a.m. Hand & Foot Card Game (CR) 9:45 a.m. Super Wal-Mart Robinson 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. Writers’ Club (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

8:30 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Scooter Clinic (A6) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Beginners Mahjong (CR)

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 3 p.m. Mindful Discussion Round Table (A2)

9:30 a.m. Hand & Foot Card Game (CR) 9:45 a.m. The Mall at Robinson 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

Other AR

MONDAY

This calendar does not list all occurring events.

For a full list, please review the rest of the publication.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 5:30 p.m. Pirates vs. Marlins

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10:30 a.m. Hula Class (A6) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Vice” (SR) 7 p.m. Rock Jazz Trio (CP)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 9:30 a.m. Int. Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 6:30 p.m. River City Brass: Broadway Divas

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Oceans 8” (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. RLA Exec. Meeting (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (A6) 11 a.m. Mystery Lunch Out 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (A6)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10:30 a.m. Hula Class (A6) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. Religious Discussion (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 7 p.m. Todd DePastino: The Road to the Civil War (AR)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 9:30 a.m. Int. Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Black Panther” (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mass (SP) 7 p.m. Wine Tasting (AR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10:30 a.m. Hula Class (A6) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. AHN Lecture (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “The Verdict” (SR)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 9:30 a.m. Int. Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. World Vision Volunteering 7 p.m. Friday Night Classics (AR)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 3:30 p.m. Fern Hollow Fall Music Festival 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Leave No Trace” (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 7 p.m. Birds of MVS (AR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10:30 a.m. Hula Class (A6) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “The Green Mile” (SR) 7 p.m. Sue Garton, Handbell Soloist (AR)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 9:30 a.m. Int. Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Poetry Group (A5) 7:30 p.m. Jazz Matazz (A2)

8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Blackboard Jungle” (AR)

NOTES

OPPORTUNITIES Wine Tasting & Pairing Event

Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Do you enjoy excellent wines? Why visit a winery when you can revel in the sampling of great California wines with tastings of complementary foods?

The event will begin with a short slideshow discussing American wine-growing and production.

Afterwards, the tasting will begin: one or two white wines, mellow and full-bodied red wines and a dessert wine. Each of the samplings will be paired with a small appetizer that complements the wine.

Should you decide to purchase one of the wines by the bottle, Jim Lea will make it happen. If the final price, including shipping, is less than the listed total, have the excess money returned to you or given to the Masonic Village Employee Appreciation Fund.

Limited spots are available at this reservationonly event – the first of its kind at Masonic Village. Sign up by returning the voucher (with payment) from your mailbox.

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Project Linus Work Group, Card Room

Tuesdays 10 a.m.

“Paint and Schmooze,” Art Studio

Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.

Paint, watch art videos, draw or color while chatting with like-minded friends in one of the area’s best-equipped art facilities.

Making Art, Art Studio Paint, draw, color and doodle during this informal, therapeutic opportunity to expand your ability to express yourself, supplemented by videos, a large art library and occasional classes.

Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

Masonic Ringers, Social Room

Third Friday 10:30 a.m.

Hula

Saturdays 1 p.m.

PLARN Group, Social Room PLARN (plastic yarn) is made from clean plastic grocery bags (donated by residents) and then used to make sleeping mats which go directly to local homeless individuals. No talent required – since each mat requires 600 bags, any help is appreciated!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

BYOB Social Hour, Social Room

Last Sunday 3 p.m.

Mindful Discussion Group, Activity Room 2

Third Monday 1 p.m.

Book Discussion, Activity Room 2

Second and Fourth Monday 10 a.m.

Writers’ Club, Social Room

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

RLA Executive Board Meeting, Social Room

Third Friday 1 p.m.

World Vision Volunteering

Last Friday 1 p.m.

Poetry Group, Activity Room 5

Last Friday 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Matazz, Activity Room 2

GAMES ANDCARD GROUPS

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Sundays 1:30 p.m.

Dominoes, Social Room

Mondays 9:30 a.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game.

Card Room

Mondays 7 p.m.

Master Masons Bingo, Assembly Room

Tuesdays 3 p.m.

Beginning Mahjong - Card Room

Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Bridge Group, Card Room

Wednesdays 2 p.m.

Ping Pong, Activity Room 6

Wednesdays 6 p.m.

The JS Poker Club, Social Room

Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Scrabble, Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Billiards For Everyone, Recreation Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Pinochle, Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

500, Card Room

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Sequence, Card Room

Fridays 9:30 a.m.

Mahjong - Card Room

Fridays 1:30 p.m.

Skip Bo, Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

500, Card Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

Tripoly, Social Room

1st & 3rd Friday Duplicate Bridge, Card Room 1 p.m.

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LIFELONG LEARNING Music as a Mirror of History

In “Music as a Mirror of History,” Great Courses favorite Professor Robert Greenberg. of San Francisco Performances. returns with a fascinating, provocative premise: despite music’s abstractness and universality — and our habit of listening to it divorced from any historical context — music is a “mirror” of the historical setting in which it was created. Indeed, certain works of music do not just mirror the general spirit of their time and place, but can even explicitly evoke specific historical events. As Professor Greenberg demonstrates in this course, music carries a rich spectrum of social, cultural, historical and philosophical information, all grounded in the composer’s life and experiences — if you’re aware of what you’re listening to. In these lectures, explore how composers convey such explicit information, evoking specific states of mind and giving voice to communal emotions, all colored by their own personal experience. This exploration of how momentous compositions have responded to — and inspired — pivotal events will enthrall music lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Sept. 2 – Haydn: Mass in the Time of War

A History of Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe has long been thought of as the “Other Europe,” a marginalized region rife with political upheaval, shifting national borders, an astonishing variety of ethnic diversity and relative isolation from the centers of power in the West.

Yet, in recent years, Eastern European nations have begun integrating with Western Europe — joining NATO and the European Union — and the region has gained a new measure of self-determination in the wake of communist collapse. Nonetheless, Eastern Europe still maintains an aura of “otherness” and mystery, due to its relatively tumultuous timeline and complex cultural tapestry. Indeed, history haunts this region, so to truly understand Eastern Europe today, we must examine its past in the broader context of world history Sept. 16 - Clashing Golden Age: 1389 -1772 & Age of Empires: 1863-1914 Sept. 23 – Jewish Life in the Shtetl & World War 1: Destruction and Rebirth Sept. 30 – From Democracy to Dictators: 1918 to 1939 & Caught Between Hitler and Stalin

Sept. 9 – Copland: Symphony 3

Spiritual Gatherings SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS Sundays 11 a.m.

Mondays 3 p.m.

Third Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Second Tuesday 1 p.m.

Second Thursday 1 p.m.

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Worship Service, led by Rev. Tim Reichard, Assembly Room Rosary, Meditation Room, Building 5 Mass, led by St. Mary’s volunteers, Star Points Assembly Room Mass, led by Father Matthew Tosello, Social Room Bible Study with Barry Lewis, Assembly Room Religious discussion; topics and leaders vary, Social Room

Mondays, 4 p.m., Activity Room 5

DINING

3912

Dining Picnic on the Ohio

Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club (6601 Riverside Place, Neville Island)

Monday, Sept. 9 11 a.m.

Jump into your car or sign up for the bus because we are having another picnic! The dining team will be serving BBQ brisket, salmon cooked on cedar planks, salads, desserts and beverages at the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club on Neville Island. Come for music, food, drinks and fun! The Grill Room will be open for lunch and dinner. The Pub will be serving at 3:30 p.m. The Clubhouse Dining Room will be closed.

Pies From the Hearth: Loaded Pizza Clubhouse Grill Room Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Eat in or take out September’s pizza special: a “customized” pie. Choose an unlimited combination of toppings over our house-made dough covered with sauce and our four-cheese blend. Personal – 8” $4.95.

Regular — 13” $6.95. Drink included. Call ext. 3912 for carryout.

September Drink Special: Royal Hard Cherry Cola The Pub Monday-Saturday 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Try September’s super-special cocktail “Royal Hard Cherry Cola” - $4

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EXCURSIONS

REGISTRATION LINE

3901

You may register for the excursions and programs indicated by calling: 412-741-1400, ext. 3901. Leave a message stating what you are registering for. This line is only for leaving messages; there will be no call back.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins

Mystery Lunch Out

Are they on the right track? Will the City of Champions see another Pennant? Let’s cheer them on to victory!

There are a few seats left - right by first base under the roof and by the elevator - at the low, low price of only $34 per person, including transportation. See Karen to get your tickets.

satisfy your taste buds. Registration dealine is Sept. 6.

Wed., Sept. 11

11 a.m. departure Your meal 5:30 p.m. departure for the 7:05 p.m. first pitch Call the registration line to reserve your seat at one of Your ticket the area’s favorite dining destinations, which promises to

Wed., Sept. 4

River City Brass: Broadway Divas Fri., Sept. 6

6:30 p.m. departure Your ticket

“Broadway Divas” features music from those Broadway shows with women in starring roles - your favorite songs from “Gypsy,” “Cabaret,” “Hello, Dolly,” “Evita” and many more. Come along and hear the RCB prove, once again, that there’s no business like show business. Call the registration line to reserve your seat on the bus!

Deadline to register is Sept. 4.

Picnic on the River Mon., Sept. 9

10:30 a.m. first bus out Your Meal

Sign up in the book at the front desk to reserve your seat on the various shuttles that will leave Masonic Village and transport you to the best picnic EVER! Scrumptious food, nice entertainment and super fellowship in a wonderful setting - what a great way to end the summer!

Moderate Walking

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World Vision Volunteering Fri., Sept. 20 1 p.m.

Free

Register for complimentary transportation to World Vision by calling the registration phone line.

Fern Hollow Fall Music Festival Sat., Sept. 21

3:30 p.m. departure, 9 p.m. return $25

Enjoy FABULOUS music all evening! Delicious food will be available, but you may bring a picnic dinner and your favorite beverage. Special accessible seating will be reserved for all residents. Register by giving Karen Hammond your check for $25 made payable to FHNC. Registration deadline is Sept. 18.

Fellowship Breakfast Sat., Sept. 28

8:30 a.m. $7 payable upon admission

Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast - all are welcome! Sign up through the phone line for deadline by noon on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Extensive Walking

Steps

STANDARD TRIPS (NO PRE-REGISTRATION) DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Mondays

Sept. 16 – Ross Park Mall Sept. 23 – Super Wal-Mart Robinson Sept. 30 – The Mall at Robinson

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

12:15 p.m. depart from destination to return to MVS

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Quaker Village Shopping Center

9:50 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Leave QV at noon to return to MVS

Fridays

Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA

9:15 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

11:15 a.m. leave Sewickley YMCA to return to MVS

Sunday

Various Churches in Sewickley

TBD each season

TBD each season

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