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. 43906. 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. 43931.
To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagesewickley.org and select “Lifestyle.”
WELLNESS
Barley Wellness Center 43931
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.
Improve your overall health with a combination of aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises, while enjoying the beautiful pool.
Fit for Life
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 11 - 11:30 A.M.
Assembly Room
Fit for Life focuses on balance, strength and flexibility for a better quality of life.
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
MONDAY & FRIDAY, 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 range-of-motion exercises.
Tai Chi
TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 10 – 10:30 A.M.
Assembly Room
Tai Chi has been described as meditation in motion, gentle flowing movement performed in a slow, focused manner. Anyone can participate, as Tai Chi places minimal stress on muscles and joints. The benefits of Tai Chi include decreased stress, increased energy and improved flexibility and balance.
Walking Group
TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 11 - 11:30 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.
Stretching
TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.
Activity Room 6
The wellness team will guide you through gentle stretches to improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday tasks.
FEATURED EVENTS
Genealogy Group
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1 P.M.
Social Room
Jim Stuber is a new resident at Masonic Village with an extensive background in genealogy. He led the Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society for 14 years. Now that he’s here, he has volunteered to lead a group once a month to share knowledge of topics of genealogical interest.
Master Masons Bingo
MONDAYS, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
Why Master Masons bingo? There are door prizes every week, 10 bingo winners weekly and a possible $100 Coverall winner. Benefits Sturgeon Health Care residents and other Masonic charities.
Meditation Circle
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 8 A.M.
Activity Room 2
The practice of meditation is a powerful tool for well-being, peace and relaxation. It involves sitting quietly and focusing on the present moment and calming the mind. We are beginning a meditation circle for first-time and long-time practitioners. We will spend a few minutes each session sharing experiences and close with a 20-minute silent meditation. All are welcome. Contact Karen Glass (518-637-1160) if you are interested or just show up.
Sustainable Living Committee
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 10 A.M.
Activity Room 2
The Sustainable Living Committee encourages individual practices of the Four Rs: “Refuse” (ex. plastic straws), “Reuse” (ex. glass jars), “Reduce” (ex. plastic water bottles), “Replace” (ex. plastic grocery bags instead of tote bags). The Masonic Village General Store carries numerous products that support sustainable living.
Channel 956 Movie Theater:
“Evita” (1996)
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
This is the life story of Eva Duarte, who eventually becomes the wife of President Juan Peron and a heroine to the people of Argentina. Cast: Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas
Storytelling with Karen Glass
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 4 P.M.
Social Room
Listen as storyteller Karen Glass presents a short program of stories collected over her time living in the mountains of New York.
Saturday Night at the Movies: “Walk the Line” (2005)
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
This is the story of Johnny Cash, the musical legend. The film explores his time growing up on a small farm in Arkansas and serving in the U.S. Air Force, where his musical talent first started to manifest. Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The War of the Worlds” (1953)
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
The residents of a small town in California are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills. Their joy is tempered somewhat when they discover that it has passengers who are not very friendly. Cast: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne
RLA Board of Directors Meeting
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 9:30 A.M.
Social Room
All residents are always welcome to observe the Board meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Pat Davies (412-260-4070) at least two weeks before the meeting. If you only want to speak about an agenda item, let Pat know before the meeting.
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “North by Northwest” (1959)
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
Madison Avenue advertising man Roger Thornhill is thrust into the world of spies when he is mistaken for a man named George Kaplan, and then is framed for murder. Cast: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason
Saturday Night at the Movies: “Divorce His, Divorce Hers” (1973)
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
The stories about this divorce are set in Rome, where the wealthy Martin and Jane Reynolds meet by chance. The first half details the story from the husband’s perspective, and the second half features the wife’s perspective. Cast: Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Carrie Nye
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Going in Style” (2017)
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
Three seniors, who have been wronged by the company where they worked for 30 years and are barely getting by, decide they’ve had enough. They plan to rob the bank that is taking their pension money. The problem is, they don’t even know how to handle a gun. Cast: Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Morgan Freeman
Writers Group
MONDAY, APRIL 14 & 28, 10 A.M.
Social Room
Do you have a desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors bi-monthly as they take turns reading from their creations.
FEATURED EVENTS
Trivia Time
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 3:30 P.M.
Great Room
The word is out: participating in trivia time is a blast! Laughter, new friendships and exercising your brain is the name of the game. Come and join the fun; you can do so with or without a team.
Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Dr. Coppola: Are the New Weight Loss Drugs Safe?
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1 P.M.
Assembly Room
There are so many options out there - how do we know which ones are safe, if any at all? Dr. Coppola will dive into this topic and give us some answers.
Todd DePastino:
Alexander Hamilton
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
Todd continues his discussion of Alexander Hamilton by focusing on what was so revolutionary and controversial about his financial plan for the new nation: a big national bank, a big central government and a big national debt. The brilliant 32-year-old Caribbean immigrant pushed through all these items against the objections of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Edmund Randolph. Learn how Hamilton and Jefferson butted heads and almost broke up the Union before the Republic even got started.
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Frozen” (2013)
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
This award-winning musical is about a kingdom that becomes trapped in perpetual winter and under a wicked spell cast by Snow Queen Elsa. Although the heroes’ epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions and magic at every turn, they bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip. Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff
Saturday Night at the Movies: “Joyful Noise” (2012)
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
This is the story of a small-town choir out to win a national competition despite overwhelming odds. It’s a tale of faith and determination by the choir leaders and the young talent who give their all to win God’s praise and beat the competition for the grand prize. Cast: Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Downton Abbey” (2019)
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
In 1927, Buckingham Palace informs Robert and Cora Crawley that King George V and Queen Mary will visit Downton Abbey during a royal tour through Yorkshire. Violet Crawley (Robert’s mother) is perturbed that Maud, Queen Mary’s lady-in-waiting, is included in the tour. Violet wants to use this opportunity to ensure that Maud looks upon Robert as her own son and signs her inheritance over to him. Cast: Stephen Campbell Moore, Michael J. Fox, Lesley Nicol
Book Discussion Group
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1 P.M.
Activity Room 2
Our April book selection is “Atonement,” by awardwinning author Ian McEwan. The British metafictional novel is set in three time periods: 1935 England, WWII England and France and present-day England. This is a story of love and war, childhood and class and guilt and forgiveness that provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative. “Atonement” is #26 on The New York Times’ “100 Best Books of the Century.” All residents are invited to attend. Please call Phoebe Herrington (412-742-2940) if you have any questions.
Powerback Rehab
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1 P.M.
Assembly Room
Powerback Rehabilitation Services are are offered right on campus. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are all available at the Sturgeon Health Care Center, or in special circumstances, your apartment or villa. Please enjoy some cookies with Director of Rehabilitation Brian Kuhn and Physical Therapist Lisa Heymann, as they explain therapy services that are available and answer your questions. Additionally, we will have a guest speaker, George Kowatic from InStride Prosthetics and Orthotics, who will talk about orthotic devices he uses to treat osteoarthritis.
Annual Spring Social: April Showers Bring May Flowers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 5 P.M.
Assembly Room
Fabulous details are being developed – look for your invitation!
Jazz Ma Tazz
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7 P.M.
Activity Room 2
Do you enjoy listening to jazz? Relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music.
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Dreamer” (2005)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
Ben Crane believes that a severely injured racehorse deserves another chance. He and his daughter, Cale, adopt the horse and save it from being sacrificed by its owner. The arrival of the mare to Crane’s farm will be the perfect opportunity for both father and daughter to reconstruct their lost familial bond. Cast: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Oded Fehr
APRIL 2025
CALENDAR KEY
Off-Campus Excursions
Standard Trips
Other
A2 Activity Room 2
A5 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
RR Recreation Room
SP Star Points
Assembly Room
SR Social Room
Clubhouse
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Total Eclipse of the Chart
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The War of the Worlds”
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Going in Style”
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8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:45 a.m. Aldi, Baden
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Sharing Table (AR)
1 p.m. Maker Space with Karen (AS)
1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)
4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
7 p.m. Master Masons Bingo (AR)
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8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
10 a.m. Writers Group (SR)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
10:30 a.m. Ross Park Mall
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Maker Space with Karen (AS)
1 p.m. Genealogy Group (SR)
1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)
4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
7 p.m. Master Masons Bingo (AR)
20
11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Downton Abbey”
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8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:45 a.m. Trader Joe’s, McCandless
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Maker Space with Karen (AS)
1 p.m. Book Discussion (A2)
1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)
4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
7 p.m. Master Masons Bingo (AR)
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)
1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Brahms
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:45 a.m. Target, Mt. Nebo
10 a.m. Writers Group (SR)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Maker Space with Karen (AS)
1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)
4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
7 p.m. Master Masons Bingo (AR)
1
9 a.m. Hand & Foot (CR)
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Sustainable Living (A2)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10:30 a.m. Chess (RR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
1 p.m. Volunteer at Global Links
1 p.m. Pastel with Marcia (AS)
1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
8
9 a.m. Hand & Foot (CR)
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Watercolor with Judy (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10:30 a.m. Chess (RR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
1 p.m. Pastel with Marcia (AS)
1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
15
9 a.m. Hand & Foot (CR)
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Watercolor with Judy (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10:30 a.m. Chess (RR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
1 p.m. Pastel with Marcia (AS)
1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
3:30 p.m. Trivia Time (GR)
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9 a.m. Hand & Foot (CR)
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Watercolor with Judy (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10:30 a.m. Chess (RR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
1 p.m. Powerback Rehab (AR)
1 p.m. Pastel with Marcia (AS)
1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
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9 a.m. Scooter Clinic (A6)
9 a.m. Hand & Foot (CR)
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Watercolor with Judy (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10:30 a.m. Chess (RR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
1 p.m. Pastel with Marcia (AS)
1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
7 p.m. Cahal Dunne (AR)
2
8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Trip to Sarris Candies
1 p.m. Watercolor and Therapy (AS)
1 p.m. Bible Study (SR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)
4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
9
8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
9:30 a.m. Trip to Rivers Casino
10 a.m. Board of Directors Mtg. (SR)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Watercolor and Therapy (AS)
1 p.m. Bible Study (SR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)
4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
16
8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Watercolor and Therapy (AS)
1 p.m. Bible Study (SR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)
4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
6:30 p.m. PNC Broadway Presents: “Some Like It Hot”
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8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Watercolor and Therapy (AS)
1 p.m. Bible Study (SR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)
4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
5 p.m. Spring Social (AR)
30
8 a.m. Meditation Circle (A2)
10 a.m. Sewickley Academy Buddies (AR)
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11 a.m. Lunch at Mission BBQ
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Watercolor and Therapy (AS)
1 p.m. Bible Study (SR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)
4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
3
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Art Appreciation with Sibyl (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10 a.m. Mahjong (CR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
11 a.m. Mass (SR)
10
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Art Appreciation with Sibyl (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10 a.m. Mahjong (CR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
11 a.m. Mass (SR)
17
9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Art Appreciation with Sibyl (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10 a.m. Mahjong (CR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
11 a.m. Mass (SR)
1 p.m. AHN Lecture (AR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
7 p.m. Todd DePastino (AR)
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9:50 a.m. Quaker Village
10 a.m. Art Appreciation with Sibyl (AS)
10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)
10 a.m. Mahjong (CR)
11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)
11 a.m. Mass (SR)
1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)
4
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
10 a.m. Drawing with Dick (AS)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge (CR)
1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)
6:30 p.m. River City Brass
7 p.m. Tripoly (AR)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Evita”
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
10 a.m. Drawing with Dick (AS)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)
7 p.m. Tripoly (AR)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “North by Northwest”
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
10 a.m. Drawing with Dick (AS)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge (CR)
1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)
7 p.m. Tripoly (AR)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Frozen”
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)
9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)
10 a.m. Drawing with Dick (AS)
11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR)
11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)
1 p.m. Bridge for All (CR)
1:15 p.m. Skip Bo
7 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz (A2)
7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Dreamer”
5
1 p.m. Plarn (SR)
1:30 p.m. Cribbage (A2)
4 p.m. Storytelling with Karen Glass (SR)
7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Walk the Line” (AR)
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1 p.m. Plarn (SR)
1:30 p.m. Cribbage (A2)
7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Divorce His, Divorce Hers” (AR)
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1 p.m. Plarn (SR)
1:30 p.m. Cribbage (A2)
7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Joyful Noise” (AR)
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8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast
1 p.m. Plarn (SR)
1:30 p.m. Cribbage (A2)
7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Queen Esther” (AR)
FEATURED EVENTS
Saturday Night at the Movies: Sight & Sound Presents – “Queen Esther” (2020)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, “Queen Esther” is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Esther’s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. With a crown on her head and a secret in her heart, can she find the courage to trust in God’s plan and believe that she was made for such a time as this?
Mindful Discussion Round Table
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1:30 P.M.
Art Studio
Note location change. The MDR meets on the last Sunday of each month for friendly conversation, pro and con, on a variety of subjects.
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953)
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 7 P.M.
Channel 956
Lorelei and Dorothy are “two little girls from Little Rock” lounge singers on a transatlantic cruise, working their way to Paris and enjoying the company of any eligible men they might meet along the way. Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Elliot Reid
Scooter Clinic
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 9 - 11 A.M.
Activity Room 6
A representative from Blackburn’s will be on campus to make repairs and do a checkup on lift chairs and your electric mobility devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 43100 to make an appointment.
Cahal Dunne Returns!
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 7 P.M.
Assembly Room
We have not seen him since 2022, and he really misses you! The world-renowned nutty Irishman with the most beautiful jackets, Cahal promises to bring an evening full of fun and, most of all, high-level music on your beautiful baby grand piano. From classics to originals, he will tickle the ivories like no one you’ve seen before.
Sewickley Academy Buddies
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 10 A.M.
Assembly Room
Come say goodbye to the 2024-25 second grade class that we have come to love. You will learn about their summer plans, make some pudding cones and hear their final concert. Don’t miss out on the fun!
ART CLASSES
Meet the Artist: Alice Lieb
“I once heard a renowned Pittsburgh artist, Thad Mosley, say, ‘What you do in childhood will stay with you.’ For the first 10 years of my life, my family moved around Pennsylvania, and there would always be a forest nearby. Those trees and streams became my playground, my happy place. Now as an artist, I am still drawn to the trees, lakes, trails and flowers that continue to inspire my life and work. I create oil and acrylic paintings that are rich with color, light and energy to preserve the feeling – or spirit – of a particular place and moment in time.
“My professional experience has focused on the arts and arts education. I have been an exhibiting professional artist, museum
educator, arts administrator and teacher. I am past president of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and a member of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists.” Learn more about Alice at www.alicelieb.com.
NEW! Acrylics Class: Paint What You See
– The Still Life
MONDAYS, 1 – 3 P.M.
Instructor: Alice Lieb
In this four-week acrylic painting class, we will learn how to draw, translate our composition onto canvas, paint a value study and finish in full color on an 8x10 canvas. There will be demonstrations and illustrations for each class. We will work from simple objects we observe. Beginners welcome; no experience necessary. $25 for supplies. Class size limited to 10 people. Please register with Karen Hammond.
DINING RESTAURANT
Monthly: April Showers
1 oz. Blue Curaco
2 oz. coconut rum
2 oz. pineapple juice
.5 oz. lemon juice
Shake, serve on rocks, garnish with lemon
Week 1: Peach Margarita
2 oz. tequila
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
Splash of lime juice
Simple syrup
Week 2: Strawberry Moscow Mule
Muddle strawberries
2 oz. vodka
Splash of lime juice
Fill with ginger beer
Serve in copper mug
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Week 3: Lemon Drop Martini
2 oz. Citron vodka
¾ oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. lemon juice
Squirt of simple syrup
Shake, serve in martini glass
Week 4: Coconut Spritz
1.5 oz. coconut rum
1 oz. coconut cream
1 oz. lime juice
Shake, serve in rocks glass
Top with club soda and lime garnish
Week 5: Spring Bloom
1.5 oz. vodka
1.5 oz. grape juice
Top with ginger ale
Serve in highball glass with lime garnish
LIFELONG LEARNING
MONDAYS, AT 4 P.M., ASSEMBLY ROOM
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S “PLANET EARTH”
APRIL 7
Deserts
A desert is defined as having little or no liquid water. Learn how plants and animals manage to live in commonly recognized deserts, like the Sahara and the Sonoran, and even one that is rarely considered — the entire continent of Antarctica.
APRIL 14
Ice Worlds
The temperature of much of the planet is below freezing, either constantly or periodically. See how plants and animals living in these areas must deal with snow, ice and limited food and water.
APRIL 21
Shallow Seas
Most ocean fish and crustaceans are born or hatched in the shallow coastal waters, either in bays, on rocky shores or in mangrove forests. They are protected from predation here until they grow big enough to survive in the open ocean.
APRIL 28
Seasonal Forests
The tilt of the planet causes changing seasons in temperate zones. Discover how plants and animals adapt to these regularly changing and challenging conditions in some very different and unusual ways.
MEETINGS AND CLUBS
Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Project Linus Work Group, Card Room
Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Masonic Ringers, Social Room
Saturdays, 1 p.m. Plarn, Social Room
Last Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Round Table, Art Studio
Second Monday 1 p.m. Genealogy Club, Social Room
Second & Fourth Mondays, 10 a.m. Writers Group Social Room
First Tuesday, every month, 10 a.m. Sustainable Living Committee, Activity Room 2
Third Monday, 1 p.m. Book Discussion, Activity Room 2
First Tuesday, every month, 10 a.m. Sustainable Living Committee, Activity Room 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
BYOB Social Exercise Club, Social Room
Second Wednesday, 10 a.m. RLA Board of Directors Meeting, Social Room
11 a.m. Worship Service Assembly Room Led by Rev. Tim Reichard Wednesdays 1 p.m. Bible Study Social Room Led by Rev. Tim Reichard Thursdays 11 a.m. Catholic Mass Social Room Led by Father Matthew
EXCURSIONS
Volunteer at Global Links
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
1 p.m.
Free
Global Links was founded in Pittsburgh in 1989 by three individuals who saw a way to connect useful surplus medical materials from U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities to the needs of public health systems in communities that lack resources. You will have the opportunity to ride to their site, assist in gathering and packaging these supplies and make friends all along the way. Call the registration line to reserve your seat.
Trip to Sarris Candies
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
1 p.m.
Cost: Your purchases
You may register for the excursions and programs by calling 412-741-1400, Leave a message stating what you are registering for. This line is only for leaving messages; there will be no call back.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Total Eclipse of the ChartMusic of the 80s
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
1:30 p.m.
Cost: Your ticket
Turn around, bright eyes, and travel back to the 80s with hits from Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and more in this ultimate musical extravaganza. It’s not just a concert - it’s a blast from the past. For tickets, call Erin at 412-392-3324.
Trip to Rivers Casino
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
9:30 a.m.
Cost: Your gaming
With Frank Sarris’ passing in March 2010, his son, Bill, now serves as CEO of the company and has taken the experience and expertise handed down from his father to continue the legacy of Sarris Candies. Alongside his mother, Athena, and with the help from other family members, Bill continues to position the company forward. Call the registration line to reserve your seat.
River City Brass: Pop Goes the Brass
FRIDAY, APRIL 4,
NOTE: CONCERT THEME CHANGE
6:30 p.m.
Cost: Your ticket
Enjoy the pop music of the 60s and 70s? If you remember The Beatles, The Rolling Stones or The Beach Boys, then this is the show for you. Experience your River City Brass perform hits by Earth Wind & Fire, Sir Elton John, Lionel Richie, Queen and, of course, Liverpool’s Fab Four: Paul, John, George and Ringo. Flared pants and psychedelic T-shirts optional. Call 412-434-7222 for tickets. Call the registration line to reserve your seat on the bus.
Whether you want to play the slots, blackjack or just get out to see the city, Rivers is the place to go! Call the registration line to reserve your seat. Group benefits and discounts available. Call the registration line to make your reservation.
PNC Broadway Presents: “Some Like it Hot”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
6:30 p.m.
$70
Set in the Prohibition era, this fast-paced comedy follows two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit. Their cross-country journey brings them face to face with a dazzling singer with dreams of stardom, who captures one of their hearts, while the other catches the eye of a wealthy suitor set on finding true love. Still under disguise, they must find a way to untangle their messes and stay alive from the gangsters hot on their tail. Bring Karen Hammond $70 to reserve your ticket.
Fellowship Breakfast
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
8:30 a.m.
$9
Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast. All are welcome to enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, French toast and much more. The meal is served by and benefits members of the local PA Rainbow Assemblies and DeMolay Chapters. Sign up by calling the registration line by April 24.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Brahms
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
1:30 p.m.
Cost: Your ticket
One of the most sought-after and captivating artists of today, Vikingur Ólafsson performs Brahm’s towering first concerto in his much-anticipated Pittsburgh Symphony debut. Manfred Honeck leads an evening of firsts, including Beethoven’s First Symphony and a brilliant new work by German composer Sophia Jani. Call James at 412-392-8801 for tickets.
Lunch at Mission BBQ
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 11 a.m.
Cost: Your meal
The founders of Mission BBQ strive every day to remind everyone what makes our country great - its heroes. They believe there is nothing more American than BBQ, and nobody more American than the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve our communities and our country. Check out their website for the rest of their story and their menu. Call the registration line to make your reservation.
