Sewickley Village Living - August 2021

VILLAGE AUGUST

2021

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

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

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Recreation Department:

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Barley Wellness Center:

3931

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. - 4 p.m.

Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 11 a.m.

Classes (All classes are free to residents.)

Fit For Life

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Assembly Room

Fit For Life focuses on balance, strength and flexibility to help strengthen and stabilize you for a better quality of life.

Stretching

Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Activity Room 6

Our instructor, Nikki, will guide you through gentle stretches to improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday tasks.

Water Exercise

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Barley Wellness Center Pool

Improve your overall health with a combination of aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises while enjoying the beautiful pool.

Walking Group

Tuesday, 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, 11 a.m.

Assembly Room

Our wellness staff will warm you up and cool you down with various exercises before and after a short walk. Join neighbors and friends for good music and conversation, all while contributing to a healthy, active lifestyle.

Senior Yoga

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 a.m. - Noon Assembly Room

Our instructor, Claudia, will guide you through a gentle half-hour yoga session of seated and standing poses focused on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility.

Golden Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Assembly Room

Designed to work your entire body, this class will benefit individuals who are looking for an active cardiovascular workout with intervals of strength, flexibility and rangeof-motion exercises.

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Village Handbells Every Tuesday 3 p.m.

Activity Room 6

Would you like to ring handbells? A small ensemble for music readers will meet every Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Activity Room 6. Contact Sue Garton at 412-749-9257 or suegarton56@gmail.com if you have questions.

Open Art Studio

Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – Noon Wednesday & Thursday 1-3 p.m.

Art Studio

All residents are welcome to visit the art studio to browse, chat or get inspired!

Masonic Ringers Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

Social Room

Don’t read music but want to be part of a chime group?

Megan Zivic from the Sturgeon Health Care Center Music Therapy department will be leading this group.

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Channel 956 Movie Theater “Tomorrowland” (2015) Sunday, Aug. 1 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.

Committee For Sustainable Living Tuesday, Aug. 3 10 a.m.

Activity Room 2

Join this very productive committee as they explore ideas and concepts to create the most sustainable environment here at MVS! Stay tuned to learn about some new projects that we can create together for you to use in your home.

Dixie Doc On The Patio!!

Tuesday, Aug. 3 7 p.m.

Clubhouse Patio

Be prepared for some fun Dixieland Jazz and so much more. This very talented group of gentlemen has been entertaining us for 11+ years, and they never fail to get your toes tapping and singing along with your favorites.

Don’t miss this fun evening in the fresh air!

Retirement Living Association Quarterly Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 4 10 a.m.

Assembly Room

The RLA would like to invite everyone, especially new residents, to the first quarterly meeting since Nov. 4, 2020. Find out what your RLA dues are used for, what our current COVID-19 status is, how the renovations and the new Emergency Alert System have progressed and any new projects planned. If you have any concerns, please see your building/villa representative.

Afternoon Movie: “Incredibles 2” (2008) Thursday, Aug. 5 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

In “Incredibles 2”, Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob navigates the day-today heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack, whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side.

Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Hunters” (2013) Friday, Aug. 6 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

A family of archeologists hunt down artifacts from fairy tales that have been hidden around the globe. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw” (2019) Sunday, Aug. 21 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

For years, hulking lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever, Hobbs and Shaw must partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves! Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Helen Mirren, Idris Elba

Writers’ Club

Mondays, Aug. 9 & 24 10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have a desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they meet monthly and take turns reading from their creations.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Finest Hours” (2016)

RLA Executive Committee Meeting

Assembly Room

Social Room

Saturday, Aug. 7 7 p.m.

Recounting one of the most heroic tales in the annals of the U.S. Coast Guard, this tense maritime thriller traces the daring rescue of the crew aboard two oil tankers; both vessels were torn in two by the furious waves of a gigantic Atlantic storm. Cast: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster

Wednesday, Aug. 11 10 a.m.

All residents are always welcome to observe the Executive Committee meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Linda Kable (412-741-8696) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, just let Linda know before the meeting.

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Afternoon Movie: “Peppermint” (2018)

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Assassins Creed” (2016)

Social Room

Channel 956

Thursday, Aug. 12 2:30 p.m.

Young mother Riley North awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerrilla. Channeling her frustration into personal motivation, she spends years in hiding honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force – eluding the underworld, the LAPD and the FBI – as she methodically delivers her personal brand of justice. Cast: Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr., John Ortiz

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Unknown” (2011) Friday, Aug. 13 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

Liam Neeson stars in this taut thriller as a man who regains consciousness after a car accident, only to discover that another man is impersonating him, and that no one – not even his wife – recognizes his identity as the real Dr. Martin Harris. Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Miss Congeniality” (2000) Saturday, Aug. 14 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Unpolished and disheveled, FBI agent Gracie Hart needs a serious makeover before going undercover as a Miss United States beauty pageant contestant to catch a psychopathic terrorist who’s threatened to blow up the proceedings. A beauty consultant is hired to transform Hart from “Dirty Harriet” into a beauty queen – with hilarious and surprisingly effective results, much to her partner’s shock. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt

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Sunday, Aug. 15 7:30 p.m.

Expanding the landscape of the titular video-game franchise, this adventure saga follows Callum Lynch, who discovers his link to a secret medieval society called the Assassins and acquires their skills to take on their age-old foes, the Templars. Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons

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

Activity Room 2 In August, the group will not read or discuss a book, but instead will be voting on the next five selections. Regular and active members are asked to submit suggestions to Mary Ann Williams no later than Aug. 2.

The books selected will be for the months of November, January, February, March and April. The group always looks forward to the selections made and then chooses the months in which they will be read. This is a wonderful group with new people joining often. Anyone who enjoys good books, great fun and lots of laughter is welcome any time.

Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Doctor CoppolaExercise Made Easy: The 7-Minute Workout!

Thursday, Aug. 19 1 p.m.

Assembly Room

A 7- minute workout? How could that be possible?

Come to the Assembly Room to hear how you can get your body moving with one of the best workouts ever!

Afternoon Movie: “Minari” (2020)

Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Way We Were” (1973)

Social Room

Assembly Room

Thursday, Aug. 19 2:30 p.m.

A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they find the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. Cast: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho

Patty Carver Returns with Judy Garland!

Thursday, Aug. 19 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Judy was an amazing performer in many ways, and Patty will be here on stage to help us to recall the music, stories and highlights of her life. We all look forward to seeing Patty bring folks back to life, and this promises to do just that and more!

Friday Evening Classics Friday, Aug. 20 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Come listen to an hour of recorded classical music in high-quality audio! Eleanor Howe presents this series of programs that feature a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres and instruments with an introduction to each piece. We celebrate holidays and seasons with appropriate music. The programs are held throughout the year on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. Feel free to bring friends and an optional beverage. Please contact Eleanor Howe at 412-741-0743 if you would like to learn how to operate the AV equipment.

Saturday, Aug. 21 7 p.m.

Sociopolitical opposites attract in director Sydney Pollack’s wistful, Oscar-winning tearjerker about an outspoken political crusader named Katie Morosky who finds herself drawn to glib golden boy Hubbell Gardner.

Despite their differences, the improbable couple eventually ties the knot, but a move to Tinseltown and the firestorm surrounding the 1950s blacklist unravel the marriage. Cast: Barbara Streisand, Robert Redford

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Charlie’s Angels” (2019) Sunday, Aug. 22 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

The mysterious Charles Townsend has expanded his investigation agency internationally. The new angels are among the world’s smartest, bravest and most highly trained women across the globe. Under the guidance of Bosley, the angels have to protect a revolutionary technology from becoming weaponized. They will have to rely on each other as their assignment becomes increasingly treacherous, and even those closest to them can no longer be trusted. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska

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calendar

AUGUST 2021

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Tomorrowland”

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw” (AR)

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Assassins Creed” (AR)

CALENDAR KEY

9:45 a.m. Super WalMart 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

10 a.m. Writers’ Club 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. The Mall at Robinson 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9:45 a.m. Aldi, Moon 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Book Discussion (A2) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Sustain Comm (A2) 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6) 7 p.m. Dixie Doc On The Patio!! (CP)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6) 5:30 p.m. Trip to the Pirates Game!

8:30 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6)

Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips Other A2

Activity Room 2

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Activity Room 5

A6

Activity Room 6

AR

Assembly Room

AS

Art Studio

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

11:00 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Charlie’s Angels” (AR)

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Round Table (A2) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Next Three Days” (AR)

10 a.m. Writers’ Club 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. Beaver Valley Mall 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9:45 a.m. Target - Cranberry 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6) 7 p.m. Merrymaker Trio on the Patio (CP)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Scooter Clinic (A6) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6) 7 p.m. Todd DePastino (AR)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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This calendar does not list all occurring events.

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

NOTES

10 a.m. RLA Quarterly Meeting (AR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:30 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

9:30 a.m. Trip to Rivers Casino 10 a.m. RLA Exec Comm (SR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:30 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Lunch at Bravo!

Robinson 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:30 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:30 p.m. Sightseeing Tour on the Gateway Clipper!

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:30 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

9 am Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Incredibles 2” (SR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Peppermint” (SR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (AR) 1 p.m. AHN Lecture (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Minari” (SR) 7 p.m. Patty Carver/Judy Garland (AR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Young Frankenstein” (SR)

9 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Hunters”

9 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Unknown” 9 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Friday Evening Classics (AR)

9 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7:30 p.m. Jazz Matazz (A2) 7:30 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Coming 2 America”

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 11 a.m. Lunch at Bella Frutteto and shopping at Soergels Orchards 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies :“The Finest Hours” (AR)

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

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 10 a.m. Sewickley Farm Market 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Way We Were” (AR)

8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” (AR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Writer’s Club

Monday, Aug. 23 10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have a desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they meet monthly and take turns reading from their creations.

They will meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the social room.

Merrymaker Trio on the Patio!

Tuesday, Aug. 24 7 p.m.

Clubhouse Patio

The Merrymakers promise to provide a very fun evening with your favorite tunes, and maybe a few that you do not know. Either way, it will be a nice evening on the patio with your MVS friends and family!

Any Age is the Right Age to Exercise.

Thursday, Aug. 26 1 p.m.

Assembly Room

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The Barley Wellness Center will be hosting a presentation, “Any Age is the Right Age to Exercise.”

This presentation will explain why all individuals should exercise and will take a close look at the benefits of exercise, particularly for the senior population. Whether your goal is to maintain your health, improve your health, prevent your health from declining, learn why exercise is important!

Afternoon Movie: “Young Frankenstein” (1974) Thursday, Aug. 26 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

A laugh riot from beginning to end, this classic parody from director Mel Brooks follows Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history, but ultimately can’t resist the temptation to follow in his infamous grandfather’s footsteps. Adding to the fun is a brilliant supporting cast retelling the classic horror story.

Cast: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Coming 2 America” (2021) Friday, Aug. 27 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

In this comic sequel, Zamunda’s Prince Akeem discovers that he has a long-lost son in Queens, New York. Flanked by best friend Semmi, Akeem returns to the United States to prepare his offspring to take the throne one day. Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones

Jazz Matazz

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

Activity Room 2

Do you enjoy jazz? Come to Activity Room 2 and relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music! The music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Next Three Days” (2010) Sunday, Aug. 29 7:30 p.m.

Channel 956

When his wife is sent to jail on murder charges she fervently denies, college professor John Brennan comes up with a meticulous plan for the ultimate prison escape – even though he’s never committed a crime in his life.

Cast: Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Brian Dennehy

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” Scooter Clinic Tuesday, Aug. 31 (2021) Saturday, Aug. 28 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Unspooling through live action and digital animation, this sequel chronicles the continuing adventures and highjinks of mischievous Peter Rabbit and his furry friends as they stir up even more trouble. Cast: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Margot Robbie

Mindful Discussion Round Table Sunday, Aug. 29 1:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

The MDR meets on the last Sunday of each month for friendly conversation, pro and con, on a variety of subjects. Discussion begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Activity Room 6

A representative from Blackburn’s will be on campus from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Blackburn’s can make repairs and do a checkup on lift chairs and your electric mobility device. RL residents will be seen in Activity Room 6. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 3100 to make an appointment.

Todd DePastino: World War II on the Homefront Tuesday, Aug. 31 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Blackouts, rationing, war bonds, sabotage, income tax — these are just a few of the issues confronting Americans on the home front for the first time during World War II. Todd DePastino talks about how World War II changed every day life in the United States in order to win.

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Lifelong Learning Exploring the Mayan World Mondays at 4 p.m. in the Assembly Room Aug. 2

Introduction and exploring Merida – Our Mayan adventure starts in the capital of Yucatan, where we learn about the production of sisal, and see the mega mansions of the colonial rich.

Chichen Itza – We start at the yellow city named after the Mayan Sun God, part of which was transformed into a convent to teach Christianity to the local population, and end at Chichen ltza for a tour of the ruins, the ball court and cool off in a cenote (sink hole).

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Ek’Balam – At Valladolid, we visit a traditional agave distillery and an all-female troupe of horseback riders. Then it’s off to what had been the capital of the Maya, with its fantastic stucco façades and re-enactors performing music and the ancient ball game.

Tihosuco – We learn how to write a name in Mayan hieroglyphics, how talk like a howler monkey and learn about the oppressed people fighting for their independence.

Aug. 16

Mayapan became the new capital around 1250. We will learn about the destruction of the Mayan codices by the Roman Catholic Church and traditional foods and crafts.

Uxmal demonstrates Mayan urban planning. We will see handprints dating back 10,000 years and learn how to make hot chocolate the Mayan way.

Aug. 23

Celestun is home to a wetland reserve famous for the thousands of flamingos that flock there. We will also learn about the production of Panamanian hats and the Puuc architectural style.

Labana is crowned by three buildings. We will decode the cultural messages in these famous works.

Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Project Linus Work Group, Card Room

Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Corn Hole, Activity Room 6

Tuesdays 3 p.m.

Village Handbells

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.

Masonic Ringers

Saturdays 1 p.m.

PLARN, Social Room

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

BYOB Social Exercise Club, Social Room

Last Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Mindful Discussion Group, Activity Room 2

First Tuesday 10 a.m.

Committee For Sustainable Living, Activity Room 2

Third Monday 1 p.m.

Book Discussion, Activity Room 2

Second & Fourth Monday 10 a.m.

Writers’ Club, Social Room

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

RLA Executive Board Meeting, Social Room

Third Friday 7 p.m.

Friday Evening Classics, Assembly Room

Last Friday 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Matazz, Activity Room 2

Sundays 11 a.m.

Worship Service, Assembly Room, Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

Mondays 3 p.m.

Rosary, Meditation Room

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mass, Social Room, Led by Father Matthew

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 1:30 p.m.

Dominoes, Social Room

Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Hand & Foot, Card Room

Mondays 7 p.m.

Master Mason’s Bingo, Assembly 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

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Pinochle, Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

500, Card Room

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Sequence, Card Room

Fridays 9 a.m.

Intermediate Mahjong, Card Room

Fridays 1:15 p.m.

Skip Bo, Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

Tripoly, Social Room

1st & 3rd Friday 1 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, Card Room

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STANDARD TRIPS

There is no need to pre-register for any of the standard trips

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DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Mondays

Aug. 2– Super WalMart - Moon Aug. 16 – Aldi, at Moon Aug. 30 – Target – Cranberry Commons

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

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

Mondays

Aug. 9 – The Mall at Robinson Aug. 23 – Beaver Valley Mall

10:30 a.m. depart from Promptly at 12:45 p.m., Clubhouse 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

9:15 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

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

Sunday

Various Churches in Sewickley

TBD each season

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.

DATE

TRIP

DESCRIPTION

Saturday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m.

Lunch at Bella Frutteto and Shop at Soergel’s Orchard

Enjoy a wonderful lunch in one of the area’s most scrumptious restaurants, then ride the coach over to Soergel’s Orchards, one of the finest farm style markets. So much to see and do … call the registration line to reserve your seat.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 5:30 p.m. departure

Pirates vs Cardinals!

Give Karen Hammond $38 by 7/23 for your ticket to an exciting game in one of the most beautiful ball parks in the country! Great seats, too!

Wednesday, Aug. 11 9:30 a.m.

Rivers Casino

Feeling lucky? Want to see the beautiful city of Pittsburgh?

Ready to try some delicious food? Call the registration line by 8/6 to reserve your seat on the coach for a guaranteed good time!

Wednesday, Aug. 18 11 a.m. departure

Bravo! Italian Kitchen Bravo! Italian Kitchen in Robinson is an upscale-casual Italian in Robinson restaurant right in Pittsburgh serving authentic pasta dishes, signature entrées, piping hot pizza, and delicious wine and cocktails amid Roman-ruin décor. Their family-friendly atmosphere is as inviting as their welcoming staff! Call the registration line by 8/13 to reserve your spot on the trip!

Saturday, Aug. 21 10 a.m. departure.

12:30 p.m. return

Farm Market Trip to Sewickley

Over 20 vendors bringing the freshest produce, local meats and cheeses, crafts and even some special libations! Call the registration line to reserve your seat.

Wednesday, Sightseeing Tour on Aug. 25 the Gateway Clipper!

12:30 p.m. departure

The only way to see the city and truly learn about its past, present and future is aboard one of the Pittsburgh River Cruises. Your one-hour tour begins on the Monongahela River and continues on both the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, all while our captain and narrator relay the interesting facts, tales and river lore that make Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania so special! Your cruise features an onboard snack bar and full service bar for purchase. Pay Karen Hammond $25 by 8/18 to reserve your seat!

Saturday, Aug. 28 8:30 a.m.

Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast … all are welcome! Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, French toast and so much more!

Served by and benefits members of local PA Rainbow Assemblies and DeMolay Chapters. Sign up by calling the registration line by Thursday, Aug. 26.

Fellowship Breakfast

Sunday, Pirates vs Cardinals!

Aug. 29 11:45 a.m. departure

Give Karen Hammond $38 by 8/13 for your ticket to an exciting game in one of the most beautiful ball parks in the country! Great seats, too!

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