Renaissance - Summer 2023

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SPIRIT MIND BODY

RENAISSANCE

Inspiring Mind, Body & Spirit

SERIES

Entertainer’s Series

Enjoy four performances for just $68 when you subscribe to the Summer Entertainer’s Series, or purchase tickets at individual prices as listed below. To make your reservation, complete the Reservation Request Form.

The West Chester Swing Kings

This 19-piece big band plays a variety of swing music from the 1940s to today.

Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $12

Three on a String

Celebrating more than 50 years together, Three on a String brings together comedy, country, bluegrass, and old-time music in their good-time show.

Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $20

John McCutcheon

John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man — a master instrumentalist, powerful singersongwriter, storyteller, activist, and author.

Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $22

Game Show: Survey Says & Know It All

The Game Show Source captures the essence and excitement of TV game shows into an awesome live event. Come play (or just watch) their versions of Family Feud and Jeopardy!

Thursday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $20

Three on a String

Cultural Center Theater Reservation Request Form

Summer 2023

NAME:

COMMUNITY (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN SMARTLIFE

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SEATING PREFERENCE:

All seating requests are subject to availability. Please refer to the seating chart on the reverse side of this page.

If you would like to sit with someone from a residence different from your own, please use this portion for their reservation. Each party will be billed separately.

NAME:

COMMUNITY (check one): MANOR LAKES NORTH SPRING RUN SMARTLIFE

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SUBSCRIPTION

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

The West Chester Swing Kings

Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Three on a String

Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

John McCutcheon

Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m.

$ 12

$ 20

$ 22

Game Show: Survey Says & Know It All $ 20

Thursday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.

Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office by June 1, 2023. Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

Cultural Center Theater Guidelines

• To make a reservation, please fill out the Reservation Request Form on the reverse side of this page. It is not necessary to cut, fold, staple, tape, or put it into an envelope; simply put it into the in-house mail as is.

• If you would like to sit with someone, please include their reservation information on your form in the appropriate location. Each party will be billed separately unless instructed otherwise.

• Transportation will be provided for all shows. For evening shows, the shuttle will make continuous runs on each campus beginning at 5:40 p.m. (Manor Campus) and 5:45 p.m. (Lakes Campus). At the end of the program, buses will run until all Residents have returned to their drop-off location. For daytime shows, on-demand transportation will be available until after the show is over.

• If you would like to attend a show but do not have a ticket, call the box office at 717.464.6433 to check availability. Typically, tickets are returned the day of the show, and you may come to the ticket window to purchase a ticket.

• Arrive early enough to be seated before the lights dim. Walking into the darkened theater, down the aisle, and into your seat is not safe. It disturbs not only the audience, but the performer as well. Late seating will not be permitted.

• Seat locations printed on your tickets are not guaranteed after the start of the performance.

• Kindly keep colognes and perfumes to a minimum. Some people are highly allergic to aromas.

• Turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices.

• No flash photography.

The West Chester Swing Kings

The West Chester Swing Kings were established in 1987 as a dance band playing swing tunes from the classic big band era. Over the years, they’ve added to their repertoire, and today, this 19-piece group plays a large selection of more recent songs specifically arranged for swing bands.

In addition to popular swing music from the 1940s such as Woodchopper’s Ball, Satin Doll, Begin the Beguine, and the immortal Moonlight Serenade, the band plays newer pieces, including Brian Setzer’s Rock This Town, Doc Severinsen’s In the Mood, Natalie Cole’s Orange Colored Sky and L-O-V-E, Jim Croce’s Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Nora Jones’s Don’t Know Why, and Chicago as performed by Buddy Rich and I Can’t Stop Loving You as performed by Count Basie. And we can’t forget the rock and roll era, with favorites such as Bandstand Boogie, Rock Around the Clock, Kansas City, and others. You will also hear a number of patriotic tunes in this swinging show.

Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $12

Register: Reservation Request Form

Three on a String

Three on a String — Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, Brad Ryan, and Andy Meginniss — have been having a good time right along with their audiences all over the country since 1971. Their show has evolved into a well-timed, musically interesting, and funny presentation mixing bluegrass, country, old-time favorites, and comedy.

In 1970, Jerry Ryan and Bobby Horton performed as a duet for one show at Horse Pens 40 near Steele, Alabama. George Pruitt, a big band music veteran, suggested they add a bass, and a few months later, Three on a String was born. Club work evolved into work with theaters and festivals, concert series, and symphony orchestras, including a nine-city tour with the Alabama Symphony. Three on a String has also had the opportunity to open for Red Skelton, Barbara Mandrell, George Lindsey, and Ray Stevens.

Whether engaging in three-part harmonies or performing on a variety of instruments, Three on a String display excellent musicianship, versatility, and a genuine zest for performing. They’re four entertaining guys who have learned their craft and enjoy sharing their music and humor with audiences and anyone else who will listen.

Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $20

Register: Reservation Request Form

John McCutcheon

Often described as folk music’s Renaissance man, John McCutcheon is a six-time Grammy nominee, author of three books, and a multi-instrumentalist who has released 43 albums since 1975. He is considered a master of a dozen traditional instruments, including the hammered dulcimer, and is widely regarded as a staple of traditional American folk music since the 1970s.

McCutcheon’s early career focused on Appalachian music before he turned to children’s music and social activism in the 1980s, writing songs to bring about social change in the tradition of Pete Seeger. Along the way, he earned legions of fans and respect from his peers for his prowess as a songwriter and musician.

McCutcheon feels most at home in live performance, which has brought his music into the lives and homes of one of the broadest audiences any folk musician has ever enjoyed. People of every generation and background feel at home in a concert hall when he takes the stage with what critics describe as “little feats of magic,” “breathtaking in their ease and grace,” and “like a conversation with an illuminating old friend.”

See page 36 for details on John McCutcheon’s writing workshop.

Wednesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $22

Register: Reservation Request Form

Game Show: Survey Says & Know It All

We are all familiar with the popular game shows Family Feud and Jeopardy!, and you may love playing along at home. The Game Show Source, the nation’s leading game show production company, will bring their versions of these shows to our theater for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, laughs, prizes, and more.

Survey Says (similar to Family Feud) is played with two teams competing against each other, trying to give the most popular answer to survey questions that have been answered by 100 people. Teams score points based on how many people came up with the same answer.

Know It All (similar to Jeopardy!) is played with groups of people who race to be the first to buzz in with the answer after hearing a question. If no one knows the answer, it will be given to contestants in the form of a multiple-choice question, and the first to buzz in wins.

The stage will be set, and both games will have all the bells and whistles of a real TV game show, including cool sound effects, electronic scorekeeping, and a professional game show host to further enhance the fun. Teams will be formed closer to the event, so watch the Weekly Insider if you would like to be a contestant. For those who prefer to be a member of the audience, you will have the chance to win small prizes during interactive trivia challenges played during the games.

If all of this is not enough, there will be an ice cream social in between the two games where you can enjoy some delicious ice cream from Maplehofe Dairy.

Thursday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $20

Register: Reservation Request Form

Willow Valley Webcast

Webcast and On-Demand programming treats music and art lovers to one-of-a-kind experiences around the world, broadcast directly to the Cultural Center Theater. Tickets are just $5. Register using Event Registration.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conducts Smetana & Dvořák — With Lisa Batiashvili

See one of the most popular and talented maestros of today, the impeccable Yannick Nézet-Séguin, leading the prestigious Berliner Philharmoniker under the stars in this 2016 edition of their storied Waldbühne concert! Joined by renowned virtuoso violinist Lisa Batiashvili, this program is dedicated to some of the greatest Czech music ever written.

When we talk about Czech greats, Smetana and Dvořák usually come to mind first — with good reason. Smetana’s hauntingly beautiful Vltava (The Moldau) opens the evening, indelibly evoking the flowing waters of the most famous Czech river. From Dvořák, we’re treated to Batiashvili’s electrifying rendition of his Violin Concerto in A Minor, followed by his Sixth Symphony and an irresistible Slavonic Dance. Capping off the festivities is the traditional, exhilarating Berliner Luft (Berlin Air).

Thursday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 47 minutes

Exhibition On Screen: Tokyo Stories

Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, England, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art, ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks created on the streets. The exhibition was a smashing success, bringing a younger and more diverse audience to the museum. This beautifully illustrated and richly detailed film uses it as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo, one of the most vibrant and interesting cities on the planet, and explore the art and artists of the city more fully.

Friday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Mozart’s Don Giovanni

In 1787, the curtain rose upon Mozart’s Don Giovanni, now regarded as one of the world’s greatest operatic masterpieces. Over two centuries later, the magic lives on in the Berlin State Opera’s spectacular adaptation under the musical direction of Thomas Guggeis! Celebrated baritone Michael Volle and renowned sopranos Elsa Dreisig and Slávka Zámečníková breathe exhilarating life into the vision of stage director Vincent Huguet.

The opera revolves around the escapades of libertine seducer Don Giovanni, who attempts to court three women. Passion clashes with melodrama as the protagonist blazes the path to his own demise by killing one of their fathers in a duel, and he is forced to endure the consequences and perishes in the flames of hell.

Don Giovanni is an outrageous blend of supernatural and comic, burlesque and tragedy, representing the best of classical opera — with Tchaikovsky remarking that he was “in the presence of divinity” upon seeing the original manuscript. Sung in German with English subtitles.

See page 35 for preview event details.

Please note earlier start time due to the length of the program.

Tuesday, July 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Length: 3 hours, 3 minutes

Sir Simon Rattle Conducts Chabrier, Saint-Saëns, Massenet, Ravel & Poulenc — With Anne-Sophie Mutter

Every year, the extraordinary Berliner Philharmoniker puts on a winter gala like only they can, inviting some of the most coveted names in the business to help them ring in the New Year at the Berliner Philharmonie. For the 2015 edition, the charismatic Sir Simon Rattle took the helm, joined by virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter!

The program gives pride of place to the beloved French repertoire of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring Saint-Saëns’s irresistible Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Ravel’s Tzigane, and Poulenc’s suite for the ballet Les Biches, as well as works by Chabrier and Massenet, all finished off with a devilish encore.

Tuesday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 22 minutes

Exhibition On Screen: Mary Cassatt — Painting the Modern Woman

Mary Cassatt made a career painting the lives of the women around her. Her radical images showed them as intellectual, feminine, and real — a major shift in the way women appeared in art. This film introduces us to Cassatt, whose own career was as full of contradiction as the women she depicted. She printed, sketched, and painted dozens of images of mothers and children, yet she never married or had children herself. She was a classically trained artist, but chose to join a group of Parisian radicals, the Impressionists, who transformed the language of art.

The world’s most eminent Cassatt curators and scholars help tell this riveting tale of great social and cultural change, when women were fighting for their rights and the language of art was completely rewritten.

Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 33 minutes

Gianandrea Noseda Conducts Dvořák, Simon & Beethoven — With James Ehnes

Join award-winning conductor Gianandrea Noseda in Washington, DC for an extraordinary concert with the National Symphony Orchestra and violin virtuoso James Ehnes! The orchestra performs a world premiere by American composer Carlos Simon, Tales: A Folklore Symphony. Surrounding this innovative work are Dvořák’s stirring and evocative symphonic poem The Wood Dove — a rarely performed gem — and Beethoven’s immortal Violin Concerto, interpreted with brio and sensitivity by the marvelous Ehnes.

Tuesday, September 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Special Events

Program Honoring Memorial Day

Decoration Day was established after the Civil War to honor those who had died in American wars. The holiday gradually became more commonly known as Memorial Day after World War II and was declared the official name by federal law in 1967.

Our Memorial Day program this year will highlight one of our national cemeteries here in Pennsylvania administered by the US Department of Veterans Affairs: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Randy Plummer, administrator of the cemetery, will share moving stories related to the place. He conducts guided tours there that our vets have found most interesting.

We will also review the history of the POW/MIA flag and have a POW/MIA table on display. In addition, there will be several WWII model plane replicas provided by Residents of Willow Valley.

The program will conclude with the story of how a Dutch city remembers those Americans who sacrificed their lives to free its country. It will cause us to pause when we see how some who once lived under oppression remain grateful for their freedoms so many years later.

Come join us for a program that will leave you with a sense of pride and patriotism.

Monday, May 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Register: Event Registration. Registration is required, but tickets will not be issued for this event.

2023/2024 Fulton Theatre Season Preview

Fulton Theatre Director of Communication and Advancement, Nicole Hackmann, and Annual Fund and Foundation Director, Jeff Coon, will visit Willow Valley Communities’ Cultural Center Theater to present a sneak peek of the 2023/2024 Mainstage Series followed by a question and answer session. Joining Nicole and Jeff will be members of the Fulton staff as well as actors from the Fulton stage!

The preview will feature selections from Something Rotten , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , It Happened in Key West , 9 to 5 , South Pacific , and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . Learn more about these great shows as well as the productions featured in the Groff Studio Series and the Eichmann Family Series. Come and join the Fulton team for a live preview highlighting the upcoming season of epic performances at Lancaster city’s downtown gem and historic landmark!

Tuesday, June 6 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Register: Event Registration. Tickets will not be issued for this event.

Summer Dance

A dance to celebrate summer with that special someone. A professional pianist for nearly 50 years, Bob Kreitz has been leading the band By Request since its inception. Covering Basie to Sinatra, Elvis to present-day hits, the band is true to its billing. Their goal is to please the audience and have the dance floor full all night long by taking requests. With a wide-ranging repertoire, there is something for everyone. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be available.

Thursday, August 3

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Cost: $5/person

Register: Event Registration

Movies

Take a break from the summer heat, and enjoy a great lineup of movies this summer in the Cultural Center Theater. Registration and tickets are not required. Just come in, find a seat, and enjoy! On-Demand transportation is available before and after the movies by calling the On-Demand number: 717.314.8858 or 717.314.5501. All movies begin at 1:30 p.m.

King Richard

A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are under the coaching of their father, Richard Williams. This 2022 film was nominated for Motion Picture of the Year, with Will Smith winning the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

Wednesday, May 31

Length: 2 hours, 25 minutes

A Man Called Otto

Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.

See the related program A Cat Called Schmagel, Presented by the Willow Valley Pet Club, on page 34.

Thursday, June 8

Length: 2 hours, 6 minutes

The Straight Story

Seventy-three-year-old Alvin makes the long journey from Iowa to Wisconsin — by lawn mower — to mend his relationship with his ill brother Lyle. Directed by David Lynch, this 1999 film stars Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek.

Thursday, July 6 Length: 1 hour, 52 minutes

Documentary: My Octopus Teacher

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher, a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months, he eventually wins her trust, and they develop a neverbefore-seen bond between human and wild animal.

Monday, July 17

Length: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Respect

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career — from singing in her father’s church’s choir as a child to her international superstardom — Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Thursday, August 10

Length: 2 hours, 25 minutes

Living

In 1950s London, a humorless civil servant receives a grim diagnosis and decides to take time off work to experience life. This 2022 film stars Bill Nighy and Aimee Lou Wood and was directed by Oliver Hermanus.

Thursday, August 31

Length: 1 hour, 42 minutes

Art Gallery

Lancaster County’s One-Room School Photographs

The photographs in this exhibit were taken in 2015 by members of the Camera Club at Willow Valley Communities. The project was a collaborative effort of Willow Valley Resident Ginger Shelley, LancasterHistory, and the Camera Club to highlight the national significance of Lancaster County’s one-room schools. The resulting book, Lancaster County’s One-Room Schoolhouses and the History of the Common School Movement, received the Award for Scholarship and Artistry from the Country School Association of America.

The annual conference of the Country School Association of America is held in a different part of the country each year. This year’s conference, Country Schools: the Keystone of American Education, will be held in Lancaster County. (For more information, visit CountrySchoolAssociation.org.) Conference attendees will visit Willow Valley Communities on their tour day to view these prize-winning photos taken by our Residents.

June 2 – June 16

Cultural Center Art Gallery

Camp Willow Campers, Mixed Media

They are back! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see the fantastic artwork created by campers this week during Camp Willow. Their talents will amaze you, their abilities are phenomenal, and their artwork is stupendous. New work will be added to the gallery each day. Be sure to stop by to take a look!

June 19 – June 23

Cultural Center Art Gallery

Elena Shackleton, A Life of Art

Elena began her journey as an artist at an early age, and was apprenticed to Pat Witt at the Barn Studio of Art. While there, she developed her lifelong passion for painting and drawing, and gained exposure to the teaching of many great artists and instructors from the Philadelphia Museum School and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Pivotal to Elena’s artistic development were the workshops she attended with Henry Hensche at the Cape School of Art and with PAFA teachers at the Barn Studio. She went on to attend PAFA herself, with a concentration in painting and drawing.

Elena spent several years working in illustration and graphic design. At the age of 30, she chose to return to painting and teaching all ages, including at the Banana Factory, for ArtsQuest, in Bethlehem and the Baum School of Art in Allentown. She taught for many years both publicly and privately, with a focus on historical periods of art, and has been asked to speak frequently about her life and art journey.

Elena is an active participant in the Lehigh Valley art scene. As President of the Lehigh Art Alliance (LAA), she administers the organization and the partnership LAA has developed with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites (HBMS). In 2021, Elena was the featured Artist of the Year for HBMS and was honored with a solo exhibition at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts. Her current practice is in plein air and studio painting, and she can often be found working on her art at the historic Luckenbach Mill in Bethlehem, where LAA has a year-round presence and exhibition space. She works primarily in watercolor and oil in a modern realist style in landscape, still life, and figure.

ElenaShackleton.com

June 26 – July 31

Cultural Center Art Gallery

William Ressler, Watercolor

William Ressler was born on a farm near Chestnut Level in southern Lancaster County. He attended schools in Drumore and Quarryville before enlisting in the Army Specialized Reserve Training Program, where he was assigned to the Virginia Military Institute for three semesters studying basic engineering.

After serving in the Philippines with the 29th Engineer Topographic Battalion, William decided not to pursue engineering but become an artist instead. He enrolled in the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) and majored in illustration. After graduating, he became a freelance illustrator and painter in the Philadelphia area, executing commissions for a variety of editorial, corporate, institutional, and architectural clients. Also a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University), his art portraying Biblical themes has been published internationally.

William is a member of the American Watercolor Society and a life member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society. His drawings and paintings are in several private, corporate, and university collections, and his watercolor portrayals of scenes in and around Philadelphia have been published as widely collected limited edition prints. He was commissioned by the Philadelphia Flyers to paint a montage that was reproduced and distributed to season ticket holders. William’s artwork may also be viewed in exhibitions in Philadelphia, its suburbs, and the New Jersey Shore. This year he will participate in a house and garden tour, portraying an historic house in Chester County.

WilliamRessler.com

August 1 – September 18

Cultural Center Art Gallery

Art Classes

All classes are held in the Cultural Center Art Studio. Register using Event Registration.

Open Studio Hours

The Cultural Center Art Studio is available during non-class hours for anyone wishing to work on individual projects, or to arrange small groups. For more information, call 717.464.6438.

Class Cancellation Policy

Please cancel prior to the start of the class. Those registered who do not attend the session and do not cancel will be charged. An exception will be made for illness, but students must call the Events Coordinator to cancel: 717.464.6438.

Colored Pencil Workshop: And He Swam and He Swam Right Over the Dam...

Create this beautiful goldfish in one class. He will be all ready to swim! You will use colored pencils, toned textured papers, brushes, and regular and shimmer watercolors, all provided for you to use when you are in the studio. Your goldfish will be matted and ready to go into a frame or to give as a gift. A great way to try something new, increase your art skills, and have fun!

Wednesday, June 7 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $25 (supplies included)

Deco-Mesh Wreath: Patriotic or Ladybug Design

Create a summer wreath, choosing from a ladybug or patriotic design. The instructor will walk you step-by-step through the process. You will use pre-cut deco-mesh squares and attach them to a wreath form to create your design. Choose from an 8" or 10" form; once finished they measure either 15" or 22". Both sizes are great to hang on your wall, door, porch, or patio. When registering, please select the wreath design that you would like to create (wreath size will be chosen in class).

Thursday, June 8

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

One-Day Watercolor Workshop: Breath of Fresh Air

Celebrate the joy of nature when painting this watercolor. You will mix your greens to create a soft background and then focus on the subject in detail using various watercolor pigments and techniques. All materials are provided for you to use when you are in the studio. Once you register for this class, you will be sent the reference photo along with a suggested supply list if you prefer to use your own supplies.

Thursday, June 15

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $40 (supplies included)

Needle Felted Bunny Workshop

Local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through the steps to make a cute little needle felted bunny that you can display year after year. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided.

Thursday, June 29

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Paper Art

Paper is one of the great artistic chameleons with endless possibilities for artist expression. This unique paper art class takes a simple butterfly silhouette and transforms it into a three-dimensional art mobile that you can hang, or you can fold and turn into a card. This piece is easy to make with many colors and embellishments to choose from to create a one-of-akind masterpiece. The card size is 5" x 7".

Thursday, July 13

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor

Cost: $25 (supplies included)

Advanced Beginner Acrylic Class — Beyond the Basics

Designed with the beginner in mind who already has some painting experience. You will learn early painting skills, but skills that are beyond the basics. Great for early painters who want to learn more. Subjects taught are shading, blending, texture, and perspective. Paint from a still life created by the instructor.

Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $60 (supply list online)

Needle Felted Sheep Workshop

Local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman walks you through the steps to make a needle felted sheep that you can display year after year. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided.

Thursday, July 27

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Two-Day Watercolor Workshops

A Cozy Coastal Setting

Relax and enjoy painting this seaside scene from a coastal cottage. Let’s breathe in the salt air together! All materials are provided for you to use when you are in the studio. Once you register for this class, you will be sent a reference photo and supply list in case you prefer to use your own materials.

Wednesday, Thursday, July 19, 20

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $70 (supplies included)

Pretty in Pink

This pretty floral still life is the subject of this lovely painting. Light from the window contrasts against the dark room interior, creating a wonderful mood. You will learn how to mix various pigments to achieve the variation of pinks in the flower petals. All materials are provided for you to use when you are in the studio. Once you register for this class, you will be sent a reference photo and supply list in case you prefer to use your own materials.

Thursday, Friday, August 3, 4

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $70 (supplies included)

Mixed-Media Open Studio

Work at your own pace, in your own medium with guidance from the instructor. Beginner to advanced levels are welcome. Instructor has experience working with the following mediums: acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, and drawing. Work from photos you bring or a still life provided by the instructor.

Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, June 6, 7, 13, 14

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, July 11, 12, 18, 19

Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, August 8, 9, 15, 16

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $50/session

Door or Wall Basket Workshop

This class is designed for the beginner level. Create an almost flat door or wall basket woven with flat reeds. The rim is lashed with a round reed and hangs by a twisted reed loop or ribbon. Students will learn basic basket weaving techniques. All materials and tools will be provided for this project. Many colored reeds will be available to create your own unique basket.

Monday, July 31; Tuesday, August 1

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Bob Antonsihak, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Alcohol Ink Workshop

Try your hand using alcohol ink in this studio workshop experimenting with the free-flowing medium. You will work to create three 6" x 6" art panels. This trio will be perfect for hanging on your wall. No art experience is needed to dabble, and you may discover your artistic side. All supplies are included.

Thursday, August 17

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Paint Like a Master: Emil Nolde’s Large Poppies

Emil Nolde was a German Expressionist known for his paintings and prints of flowers, landscapes, and folklore. The vibrancy of color and rough-hewn mark-making he often used bore the influence of Vincent van Gogh. During this class, you will have all of the material and instruction to complete your version of Large Poppies on a 16" x 20" canvas using acrylic paints.

Friday, August 18

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor

Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Silk Scarf Dyeing

In this workshop, you will dye your own 15" x 60" silk scarf, using flowers to make the ink dyes. The instructor will show examples of which flowers create the different looks you can achieve when using the bundle dye technique. She will demonstrate the steps as you follow along. Once you prepare your “bundle,” it must be steamed using specific equipment, taking about 45 minutes.

During this time, we will serve ice cream as the instructor talks about flowers, creating dyes, dye gardening, preparing fabrics for natural dyeing, and other topics. After this, the final reveal, and most exciting part of the workshop! Participants will leave with a finished scarf and a printout on how to re-create the process at home.

Tuesday, August 22

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Winona Quigley, Green Matters

Natural Dye Co.

Cost: $68 (supplies included)

Gourd to Pumpkin Workshop

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the unique craft of gourding through the creation of a simple but beautiful pumpkin. To create your unique piece, we will focus on elements of design and color. You will learn proper cleaning, sanding, and leveling techniques to prepare your “canvas,” as well as different methods of color application, giving you the opportunity to choose one that suits your personal taste. Some artists add adornments (e.g., leaves, etc.), while others like a more minimalistic look. You will decide after viewing a variety of finished works. We will then explore techniques for sealing your finished piece. Each participant will leave with a completed pumpkin just in time for the fall holidays.

Monday, August 28

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Jeff McCombie, PA Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Life of the Mind

“We are concerned with how to think, not what to think, how to keep our minds active and fully functioning throughout our lives.”

—

Kay Vandergrift

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

— Albert Einstein

Socrates Café

“Wisdom begins in wonder.”

— Socrates

Socrates Café encourages spirited discussion about issues and topics that challenge our beliefs about contemporary society and who we are as human beings. Our quest is not to arrive at answers or consensus but rather to develop more and better questions. We seek clarification of our own thinking and careful and respectful consideration of the views of others as we sift through, sort out, and attempt to arrive at new insights into the topics under discussion.

So if you enjoy thinking about and questioning commonly accepted assumptions, even your own, and if you are willing to challenge the taken-for-granted authority of any position or representation of fact or truth, join us at Socrates Café.

Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Education Room on the second Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration is not necessary.

War

“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” — Ernest Hemingway

What is a just war?

Monday, June 12

Privacy

“I’m very, very worried about the invasion of privacy rights that we’re seeing not only from the NSA and the government but from corporate America as well. We’re losing our privacy rights. It’s a huge issue.” — Bernie

Sanders

Change

“They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”

— Andy Warhol

Are we at the mercy of change?

Monday, August 14

Truth

“The fact that a great many people believe something is no guarantee of its truth.”

— W. Somerset Maugham

Is truth flexible?

How can the press balance freedom of expression with respect for privacy?

Monday, July 10

Monday, September 11

Great Decisions

At Great Decisions, we discuss and debate current world issues. These discussions are supported by materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. A background book may be ordered from the association’s website, and a DVD concerning the topic will also be shown at each meeting. The coordinators invite Residents of all Willow Valley Communities to attend and expand their understanding of important issues that impact our world.

From January through June and September through November, the Great Decisions Group meets in the Spring Run Auditorium on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Global Famine

What causes famine? How can it be prevented in the future?

Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What, if any, remedies are there?

Tuesday, June 13

Iran at a Crossroads

What is the future for relations between Iran and the United States? By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful, and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems to be at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?

Tuesday, September 12

One Day University

One Day University handpicks professors from the world’s top schools to present their best lectures on history, psychology, politics, art, foreign affairs, literature, music, philosophy, film, and more. These recorded streaming events are designed to inform and inspire “students for a day,” intellectually curious people who believe that learning is a fun, rewarding lifelong process.

All events take place in the Cultural Center Theater. The cost of $5 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

The Suez Canal: Its History & Impact on the World

When the Suez Canal opened in 1869, the world became a smaller place — the distance between Europe and Asia cut by 5,500 miles. But throughout its history, the canal has been the center of struggles: the Ottomans in World War I, the Germans in World War II, nationalization by Egypt, and attacks by the British, French, and Israelis in 1956. In 1967, the Six-Day War closed the canal for eight years. In 2021, the Ever Given grounded there, closing the canal for six days and bringing 12% of the world’s commerce to a standstill.

Come learn about the construction of the Suez Canal under Ferdinand de Lesseps. In the beginning, it allowed the British to dominate world trade; today, it has become a key maritime choke point.

Wednesday, June 28

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 8 minutes

Presented by:

Salvatore Mercogliano | Campbell University

Sal Mercogliano is a Professor of History at Campbell University. A former merchant mariner, he hosts the YouTube channel What’s Going On With Shipping? and writes for Sea History and Naval History magazines and the website gCaptain.com. He has appeared on FreightWaves TV, the BBC, New Zealand TV, Sky News, ABC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN.

The Crown Jewels of Britain: An Insider’s Guide

With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, it’s the perfect time to talk about her extensive collection of crown jewels, personal jewelry, and the dazzling pieces handed down since the days of her great-greatgrandmother, Queen Victoria. From the ancient diamond mines of Golconda, India, to the 1867 discovery of South Africa’s magnificent diamonds, we’ll look at the spectacular jewels, necklaces, rivières, parures, crowns, and brooches loved, worn, and inherited by, or gifted to, Queen Elizabeth.

Wednesday, July 12

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour

The Lost City of Petra: Unlocking Its Hidden Mysteries

In 2000, Petra was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Forever immortalized in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this famous archeological site was inhabited since prehistoric times, and contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs — earning the location its nickname, the Rose City.

Take a visually stunning tour of Petra, discussing the ancient city’s architecture, history, landscape, and people along the way. From the hidden entry at Wadi Musa to the enigmatic monastery nestled in the faraway peaks of the valley in Jordan, Paradise will share rare perspective from more than three decades of living, teaching, researching, and mentoring in the city that remained hidden and forgotten for more than 1,000 years.

Thursday, August 3

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 8 minutes

Both Lectures Presented by: Thomas Paradise | University of Arkansas

Tom Paradise is a Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, where he teaches geography, geology, and gemology. He has earned degrees in the gemological sciences with the history of jewels and gemstones through the Gemological Association of Great Britain and the Gemological Institute of America. He has conducted appraisals for VIPs, corporations, banks, and national and international agencies since the 1980s.

New Images: The Remarkable James Webb Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope launched in 1990 provided new views of the universe that have riveted us ever since. But its eyes, while vastly larger and unobscured by the atmosphere, are pretty much like our own — limited to just over a single octave of cosmic radiation. In 2021, a new window on the universe opened with the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. By far the most complex device ever placed in space, Webb is allowing us to see how the first stars and galaxies emerged from the Dark Ages of the early universe, and to assay the atmospheres of planets beyond our solar system in a search for extraterrestrial life.

Friday, July 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 6 minutes

Presented by: David Helfand | Columbia University

For 42 years, David Helfand has been a Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University, where he served as Chair of the Department for nearly half that time. He is the former President of the American Astronomical Society and of Quest University Canada, and currently serves as Chair of the American Institute of Physics.

The Beach Boys: When the Good Vibrations Turned Bad

The Beach Boys defined the joy and optimism of America in the early 1960s. They were the first great American rock and roll band, and their songs celebrated the Fun, Fun, Fun of that more innocent time.

After achieving critical success with the groundbreaking Pet Sounds album and the Good Vibrations single, the band’s popularity fell off a cliff. Principal songwriter Brian Wilson lapsed into a long period of withdrawal and decline. His younger brothers led the group through the dark end of the decade, bringing Charles Manson into their circle. Despite it all, the group produced some of its best music. At the time, it went largely unheard. Now is your chance to listen to the music and hear their story.

Presented by: William McKeen | Boston University

William McKeen is the Chair of the Department of Journalism at Boston University, where he also teaches media history, literary journalism, and rock and roll history. He is the author or editor of 13 books, including Everybody Had an Ocean, Too Old to Die Young, and Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay

Tuesday, August 15

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 7 minutes

Susan B. Anthony: Her Life, Work & Unrealized Dream

Known as one of the leaders of the campaign for women’s suffrage, Susan Brownell Anthony worked with close friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others for 55 years championing abolition, women’s rights, equal pay, temperance, and fair labor conditions. Her efforts were not without controversy, as she was involved in a split in the movement, often giving speeches that are viewed today as anti-immigrant and anti-Black suffrage. She is also famous for voting illegally in 1872, going on trial, and never paying a penalty or serving time. This program explores the highlights and controversies of Anthony’s work on behalf of the causes to which she dedicated her life.

Presented by:

Diana Carlin | Saint Louis University

Dr. Diana Carlin is Professor Emerita of Communication at Saint Louis University and a retired Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, where she taught about women in politics, suffrage leaders, and the rhetoric of women’s rights. She also lectured extensively on the suffrage movement during the 100th anniversary celebration of the 19th Amendment in 2020.

Monday, August 21

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 7 minutes

Education Classes

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Indian Heritage Festival

Join us for a multi-day cultural event! Share in traditions, experience cuisine, and celebrate the richness of Indian culture. Programs and classes will be held throughout the week at the Cultural Center and Chautauqua Hall. For details on additional events, see the Chautaqua Hall Flyer.

Incredible India

One of the oldest civilizations with more than 5,000 years of history, nuclear-armed India is the largest democracy and second most populous nation (behind China) in the world, viewed by the United States as a strategic Asian partner. India is the second-largest automaker, and with a 7% GDP growth forecast for 2023, it is the fifth-largest economy after the United States, China, Japan, and Germany, with a middle class equal to the US population! Come learn about the history and the cultural and economic contributions of the Indian diaspora to the United States. This is an updated version of Jay’s November 2021 presentation.

Monday, May 22

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

History of Henna & Workshop

Henna is a temporary body art that has been used for thousands of years to adorn women’s bodies as part of social and holiday celebrations. Learn the history, rituals, cultural significance, and traditions that are involved with henna. The presenter will also talk about other celebrations practiced in India. Following the presentation, you will have the opportunity to practice this art form on paper, learning the beautiful and intricate designs.

Tuesday, May 23

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Sophie Hami, Henna Chakra

Cost: $15 (supplies included)

Warriors, Gods & Gurus: A Journey through Northern India

For thousands of years, powerful states and religious movements rose and fell on the plains of northern India. All contributed to the colorful cultural mosaic which is India today. Part history, part travelogue, this program highlights the country’s most famous sights: Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines, princely palaces, and the incomparable Taj Mahal. People are part of the vast Indian landscape, too — from prehistoric cave painters to the pious pilgrims who seek spiritual cleansing in the holy Ganges River. Join us on a brief but eye-opening journey to “incredible India”!

Wednesday, May 24

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired

Cost: No charge

2023 Estate Planning Updates & Issues

Chris Kull and Attorney Stephen Gibble will review current estate planning principles and address ways to avoid common pitfalls in estate planning. Please bring your estate planning questions and concerns. Both Kull and Gibble have more than 40 years of trust, estate, and banking experience. Gibble was named the Best in Lancaster for Estate Planning and Wills in the 2019 LNP | LancasterOnline Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thursday, June 1

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: Christopher Kull, Senior Client Advisor, Security National Trust Company; Attorney Stephen Gibble, Gibble Law Offices, PC

Cost: No charge

A Cat Called Schmagel

Presented by the Willow Valley Pet Club

Britany Long was the owner, trainer, and handler of the cat and dog in the movie A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks. Her cat, Schmagel, auditioned and was picked over many experienced cat performers, and her dog, Ritz, was also chosen to be the pesky dog in the movie. Britany’s story of adopting a rescue cat eight years ago to now performing in major commercials and movies is incredible. In 2022, her animals appeared in Hocus Pocus 2 and the TV show Blue Bloods, as well as numerous TV commercials, including spots for Birkenstocks, Meow Mix, Bark Box, and Sealy. Her dogs were also chosen to walk with models at Vogue’s New York Fashion Week. Britany will share these stories as well as show us how she trained her animals — and she will be bringing a few of these talented pets to Willow Valley Communities.

See Movie: A Man Called Otto, on page 15.

Monday, June 5 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Britany Long, Professional Pet Trainer & Handler

Cost: No charge

Schmagel with Tom Hanks

Schmagel, from Rescue Cat to Movie Star

The History of Rocky Springs Park

Since its beginning in 1855, through its final closing in the 1980s, Rocky Springs Park played an important role in the social lives of Lancaster County residents. Located along the Conestoga River just outside of Lancaster City, the park began with a hotel and picnics on the grounds. Over the years, it grew to include a swimming pool, amusement park, and dance hall. At the height of its popularity, Rocky Springs Park was the place to be. Many young people met their future spouse there, and families came for fun and entertainment. Elaine Stoltzfus (current owner of the park) will take you on a trip down memory lane, sharing the history of the park to present day.

Wednesday, June 14

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Elaine Stoltzfus, Rocky Springs Park Owner

Cost: No charge

Let’s Start Writing

Did you ever think you would like to write but didn’t know where to start — maybe about a person you knew, a funny happening, or a place you visited? If you have never written but would like to put pen to paper, this workshop might be for you. Bring pad and pen, and let’s get started.

Tuesday, Thursday, June 27, 29

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Kay Collier, Gables Resident, Writers Group

Cost: No charge

Don Giovanni: Preview of the Opera

Mozart’s opera will be shown as a webcast at Willow Valley on July 25. To help you appreciate the beauty of this masterpiece, this preview will describe the history of the composer and the opera and focus on the plot and music of Mozart’s treatment of the Don Juan legend. Several clips from the opera will be shown as the plot is discussed, linking music to the unfolding drama.

See page 11 for webcast details.

Tuesday, July 18

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Dr. Warren J. Herbst, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Movies That Inspire: The Fabelmans

Steven Spielberg has become a legend in the film industry. As the most commercially successful director of all time, he has earned three Academy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, four Directors Guild of America Awards, two BAFTA Awards, a Cecil B. DeMille Award, and an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.

In his latest film, The Fabelmans, Spielberg has directed a semi-autobiographical story loosely based on his own life. It centers on his adolescent years spent in Phoenix, Arizona, where he had his share of challenges within both the home and the community. However, at the age of 12, he filmed his first home movie, and from that point on, the art of filmmaking became a prime interest that would lead to a very rewarding career. Come and share in the personal memories of Steven Spielberg, which formed the basis of a Hollywood icon.

Tuesday, June 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

Cost: $12 (includes lecture, film viewing & lunch)

Writing on Purpose with John McCutcheon

Every piece of writing has a purpose. It can inform, inspire, distract, and delight. McCutcheon is one of the most prolific writers in the folk music world. Songs, poetry, stories, books, articles...he covers a lot of ground, but his approach is also consistent. In this workshop he shares ideas and strategies for “getting what’s inside, outside.” Whether you dabble in songwriting, pen the occasional poem, write for your local newsletter or paper, or journal, there is something here for you. See page 8 for details on John McCutcheon’s Entertainer’s Series performance.

Thursday, August 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: John McCutcheon, Professional Folk Singer

Cost: No charge

Computer & Technology Classes

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Computer Club Membership Benefits

What are the benefits of being a Computer Club member? What does your $20 lifetime membership fee really do for you? This presentation will answer these questions and more.

Using the format of a popular game show, we will reveal what is behind each of the 11 doors (not just three). Yes, there are two “zonker” doors, and which one will you pick? To paraphrase a former US president, “Ask not what you can do for the Computer Club — ask what the Computer Club can do for you.”

Tuesday, May 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Ann Willets, Lakes Resident

Cost: No charge

All Things Apple at Willow Valley — A Welcoming Atmosphere

The Apple Users Club at Willow Valley invites you to be part of the camaraderie that Resident Apple users share. In this presentation, learn about the ways we work with Residents to enhance their understanding and utilization of Apple’s hardware, software, and services. The club offers informational meetings, Q & A sessions, small group workshops, instructional newsletters, a website (AppleUsersWVC.club), special one-on-one help sessions, technical troubleshooting support, and some social networking activities. As part of the worldwide Apple network of “recognized user groups,” our Apple Users Club has access to a wealth of resource materials for our members. Experience our friendly environment where we learn from one another.

Wednesday, May 31

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Introduction to the iPhone’s Health App

The Apple Health app on your iPhone, once configured, gathers your health and fitness data so you can view all your progress in one place and easily access what is important. This presentation is for iPhone owners who want to know the basics about using the Health app on their device. We will cover topics such as filling out the Health Details screen; creating a Medical ID; reviewing your Health Checklist; viewing Health data, trends, highlights, and details for specific categories; collecting data from other sources (devices and apps); and the privacy of your data.

Monday, June 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 101

Many of us depend on the internet to do various things, from banking to reading news and communicating. This requires having passwords to access websites. These can be hard to remember, and so we use simple passwords and use the same password on more than one website. If our device is compromised, an intruder can get all of our passwords, which can impact our finances and even identity.

Password managers help you create more complex passwords and auto-fill them on login screens so you have unique passwords that you don’t have to remember. This makes it more difficult for your passwords and identity to be stolen. The Computer Club recommends using either Bitwarden (because it is an open-source software) or 1Password software, or in an Apple environment, Keychain.

In this class we will learn what makes a strong password, how to create one, how to automatically fill the login, and how to securely share some or all of our passwords with important people. Though Bitwarden can be used on many platforms — including Apple, PC, tablets, phones, and more — we will focus on Windows devices in the demo.

Thursday, June 8

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 102

In this advanced course, we will discuss various settings, sharing, and how to create “fake” (relay) email and use OTP as part of a website’s two-factor authentication. As in Bitwarden 101, the focus will be on Windows devices, though the information is applicable on Apple devices also. There will be ongoing hands-on training on Bitwarden.

Wednesday, June 28

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Managing Your Modem & Router

Computers, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and electronics of all types are dependent on connecting to the internet. How does your home network work? This class will provide modem, router, and network basics. You’ll learn basic troubleshooting techniques you can use when your home network isn’t working correctly.

Tuesday, July 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

My Favorite Windows 10 Productivity Features

Resident Sid Paskowitz will discuss and demonstrate some of his favorite Windows 10 productivity features. Come see how you might be able to save some time and frustration when using a computer. Time will be made available to answer questions from attendees.

Please note: This class is being given in the Spring Run Auditorium.

Wednesday, July 26

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Spring Run Auditorium

Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Personal Computer Routine Housekeeping

Is your PC running slow or doing things you don’t want? Resident Sid Paskowitz will demonstrate the routine actions he takes to keep his PC operating the way he wants. Residents who sign up will receive an email asking for questions you would like answered in the class. Those questions and answers will be covered first. Please be sure your email address is current in the Willow Valley Resident Directory.

Thursday, August 3

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Understanding TiVo

TiVo is the digital video recorder of choice and is becoming more popular with Residents. If you already have one, this class will show you how to use features such as showing just your favorite channels, using the Wish List, accessing premium services, using voice control, and more.

If you’re curious about how a TiVo would be helpful to you, then this is your chance to learn more. You’ll see the great program guide, how to easily replay dialogue you may have missed, how to skip through commercials, and how to record a program when it’s shown even if you’re not at home.

The class includes basic use, as well as several intermediate and advanced features. There will be a Q & A session held at the end.

Tuesday, August 8 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Learning Opportunities

The Apple Users Club at Willow Valley and the Willow Valley Computer Club offer Residents ongoing learning opportunities in the areas of computers and technology.

In addition to Renaissance offerings, each club has informative monthly presentations, newsletters, and websites for Willow Valley Residents. For more information, visit each club’s listing on the Resident Intranet > Clubs & Activity Groups.

Need Computer Help?

Visit the Resident Intranet > Clubs & Activity Groups > Computer Club. Then click the top link for Resident Help.

Teaching Opportunities

Would you like to teach a class as part of the Computer Club’s continuing training? If so, please contact Bill Skelly (whskelly@aol.com) or Susan Culbertson (susan.culbertson@me.com).

Camera Club Classes

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Introduction to Photo Editing

This class will demonstrate basic editing functions — straightening, cropping, changing brightness/contrast/ color, sharpening, and removing blemishes — that can be accomplished with almost any editing software. When you see the improvements that can be made, you’ll be encouraged to step into the world of photo editing and move further along in your journey to great pictures.

Tuesday, June 13

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Basics of Making a Slideshow

Want to make a slideshow from your digital pictures? It’s easy. This overview will get you started. We’ll discuss the objectives (vacation pictures, special events, and telling a story), the components (pictures, videos, transitions, effects, and music), and the programs you can use (Windows 10 or 11, Photoshop Elements, PowerPoint, and Photopia Creator).

Monday, July 17 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Using the Editor of Google Photos

Most of us use Android-based cell phones, which include Google Photos to automatically store your cell phone photos in the Cloud, making them available on all your devices. Google Photos has an easy-to-use photo editor you can use right on your phone. This editor allows you to crop away unwanted objects, straighten a tilted photo, and correct perspective distortion. It also allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, and color. In this class, these and other capabilities will be demonstrated to help you get started with making improvements to your photos.

Wednesday, August 9

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Ron Dillon, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

Great Photographers, Part II: Paris by Night & Day

Eugene Atget (1857–1927), Brassaï (1899–1984), and Robert Doisneau (1912–1994) provided the groundwork for both city landscape and street photography. From Atget’s formal landscapes of deserted streets in the City of Light, to Brasssaï’s intimate view of a bohemian nighttime Paris, to Doisneau’s impromptu portraits of the people who made the city unique, the work of these men has provided a road map for today’s photographers.

Tuesday, August 29

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Carolyn Bausinger, Lakes Resident Cost: No charge

Wellness Special Events

Let’s Roll: Electric Bike Demo

Ryan and staff from Let’s Roll Electric Bike Shop in Lancaster will be on campus providing electric bike demonstrations. Join Ryan and his Team at the Cultural Center Upper Level parking lot, where they will be able to size you up and give instruction on electric bike riding. Take a spin around the Lakes Campus and see if this may open up a new adventure for you.

Tuesday, June 6 (Rain date: Tuesday, June 13) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (drop in)

Cultural Center Upper Level Parking Lot

Guided Bike Tour

Let’s Roll will guide an electric bike tour on the Northwest River Trail. It will start in Columbia and go north toward Marietta and Bainbridge. The tour will be 3–4 hours with stops at destinations along the route, including the White Cliffs of Conoy and lunch at River Trail Brewing. Electric bikes and helmets will be provided, and a guide will be present for the ride.

Let’s Roll sells, rents, and services all types of electric bikes. Bike rentals are available seven days a week, and they can transport the bikes and meet at various trails around Lancaster County.

Tuesday, June 13 (Rain date: Tuesday, June 20) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Meet at Let’s Roll Electric Bike Shop, 132 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512

Cost: $30 (payable to Let’s Roll the day of event) Register: Call Let’s Roll at 717.490.3149.

Scavenger Hunt

The Fitness Team challenges Residents and Team Members to venture outdoors on a four-week quest to locate 10 boxes hidden around the campus each week. The hunt will rotate weekly between campuses. Each box will have a letter displayed on it. Record the letter on your clue sheet, enabling no touch points. Don’t forget to take your pen or pencil along!

Participants can pick up a clue sheet at the Manor, North, Lakes, or Spring Run main lobbies, The Clubhouse, or the Cultural Center Fitness Center. More details will be posted on the Resident Intranet and bulletin boards.

Thursday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 27

202 HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO 3

Save the date! 2023 Health & Fitness Expo

The focus of this fun-filled event is to encourage adults to engage in activities that improve and maintain their health. Residents will have the opportunity to visit various vendors and explore the latest information on health, wellness, services, and products they have to offer. The day will also include engaging presentations, entertainment, and a diverse selection of food from local food trucks.

Thursday, September 14

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level

Rollettes Dance Team

Thursday, September 14

10:00 a.m. | Cultural Center Theater

The Rollettes’ goal is to empower women with disabilities to live boundlessly and shift perspectives through dance and content creation globally.

The Rollettes dance team was created in 2012 by Chelsie Hill because she wanted to meet other women like her and create a space to dance together. These women not only shared a love for dance, but also had a strong desire to be part of a community. Today, the Rollettes provide an opportunity for women to be part of a community that stretches across 20 different countries through their girls nights, dance classes, mentorship program, and women’s empowerment weekend.

Redefining Potential

Thursday, September 14

12:30 p.m. | Cultural Center Theater

Keynote Presenter: Craig Dietz

Despite being born without limbs, Craig Dietz lives life to the fullest and continuously seeks new opportunities to challenge himself. He is currently a licensed attorney, and in his spare time he enjoys bowling, skiing, playing volleyball, hunting, fishing, jamming on his drums, or tooling around the country in his van. His biggest passion is swimming. Among others, the ESPN featured athlete has finished multiple marathon (10K) swims, as well as the 4.4-mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, the Midmar Mile swim in South Africa, and a 1.5-mile “escape from Alcatraz” swim. Come hear Craig’s story of perseverance and overcoming life’s many challenges, as told from his unique perspective.

2023 National Senior Games

The National Senior Games, a 20-sport biennial competition for people 50 and over, is the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors. Athletes that meet specific criteria in State Senior Games qualify to participate. Willow Valley is proud to sponsor 30 Resident athletes, one SmartLife member, and one Team Member who will be making the trip to Pittsburgh to compete. Be sure to wish them all the best of luck!

Friday, July 7 – Tuesday, July 18 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Susan Beers | Swimming: 50yd Freestyle, 50yd Breaststroke, 100yd Breaststroke, 100yd Backstroke

Rick Brackbill | Tennis Mixed Doubles with Debbie Mink

Ed Burnap | Badminton Singes, Badminton Doubles with Wanda Burnap

Wanda Burnap | Badminton Doubles with Ed Burnap

Carol Church | Badminton Singles, Badminton Doubles with Ann Willets

Suzie Davis | Pickleball Doubles with Elaine Howe, Tennis Doubles with Elaine Howe, Tennis Mixed Doubles with Peter Scott

Deborah L. Dickinson | Badminton Singles, Badminton Doubles with Suzanne Ranck, Badminton Mixed Doubles

Elaine Eichner | Tennis Doubles with Jane Koester, Tennis Mixed Doubles with Dale Mellinger

Dennis Fisher | Pickleball Mixed Doubles with Helen Pannes

Joe Ginett | Pickleball Singles, Pickleball Mixed Doubles with Kathy Ginett

Kathy Ginett | Pickleball Singles, Pickleball Doubles with Elaine Goldband, Pickleball Mixed Doubles with Joe Ginett

Elaine Goldband | Pickleball Singles, Pickleball Doubles with Kathy Ginett

Kathy Harvey (Team Member) | Bowling: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Team

Elaine Howe | Pickleball Doubles with Suzie Davis, Tennis Doubles with Suzie Davis, Tennis Mixed Doubles with John Streeter

Jane Koester | Tennis Doubles with Elaine Eichner

Valerie Korman (SmartLife Member) | Swimming: 100yd Freestyle, 200yd Freestyle, 100yd Breaststroke, 200yd Breaststroke

Bob Locke | Swimming: 50yd Freestyle, 50yd Backstroke, Relays

Ray Loewe | Swimming: 50yd Breaststroke, 100yd Breaststroke, 200yd Breaststroke, 100 IM, Relays

Trish Macvaugh | Swimming: 50yd Breaststroke, 100yd Breaststroke, Relays

Dale Mellinger | Tennis Mixed Doubles with Elaine Eichner

Debbie Mink | Tennis Singles, Tennis Mixed Doubles with Rick Brackbill

Heide Moebius | 5K, 10K

Irmi Nelson | Table Tennis Singles

Helen Pannes | Pickleball Mixed Doubles with Dennis Fisher

Janet Rushmere | Swimming: 50yd Freestyle, 50yd Backstroke, 100yd Freestyle, 100yd Backstroke, Relays

Peter Scott | Tennis Doubles with John Streeter, Tennis Mixed Doubles with Suzie Davis

John Streeter | Tennis Doubles with Peter Scott, Tennis Mixed Doubles with Elaine Howe

Jim Thomas | Swimming: 50yd Freestyle, 100yd Freestyle

Ann Willets | Badminton Singles, Badminton Doubles with Carol Church

Rachel Williams | Table Tennis Singles

Steve Wright | Swimming: 50yd Freestyle, 100yd Freestyle, 50yd Backstroke, 100yd Backstroke, 200yd Backstroke, 50 Fly, Relays

Tom Wright | Badminton Singles

Educational Walks & Hikes

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation promotes the conservation of natural resources by offering environmental and nature educational programs. This series takes us through many of the things that surround us during the summer months. Register using Event Registration.

Lancaster Junction Trail Hike

Take a hike along the former Reading-Columbia rail line. This trail travels through some of Lancaster County’s most scenic farmland and borders Chiques Creek in its northern half. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of summer along the trail.

Thursday, July 13

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at 99 Champ Blvd, Manheim, PA 17545 (Parking Area)

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

Summer Walks Along Waterways

In our series of summer walks, we will walk the trails along ponds, creeks, woodlands, and meadows while learning about the natural world. As we watch and learn about the birds, bees, butterflies, and other insects, we will also observe the flowers and trees and simply enjoy being outdoors this summer.

Conestoga River

Tuesday, August 1

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at 1039 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602 (Parking Area)

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

Manor Campus Pond

Tuesday, August 15

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Chautauqua Hall (Parking Area)

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

Mill Creek Loop & Native Wildflower Meadow

Tuesday, August 22

Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at 539 Golf Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

Wellness Education Classes

Register using Event Registration.

Who’s Living in the Bird Boxes?

Cavity-nesting birds benefit from a box to live in. This class will help you identify the possible birds that will call a box a home. We will listen to and learn their songs and explore their life cycle and nesting habits.

Friday, June 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

The Right Shoe

Willow Valley Communities is pleased to partner with Martin Foot & Ankle and The Right Shoe to ensure you have proper footwear to carry you through your fitness classes and everyday travels. With their extensive knowledge and line of shoes, The Right Shoe staff will help you choose the perfect fit and style for your feet, then return on the following scheduled date with your order. Please call the Cultural Center Fitness Center with questions: 717.464.6434.

Friday, June 9

Thursday, September 14 (at the Health & Fitness Expo)

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Art Studio

Picnic in the Park

Spend a summer afternoon in Lancaster County Park and enjoy cooking hot dogs and s’mores on the campfire, making ice cream in a bag, and some other picnic fun.

Monday, July 24

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Meet at 733 Williamson Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602 (Pavilion 11)

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: $10

The Life of a Monarch Butterfly

The beautiful and endangered monarchs need our help. Take a journey through the monarch life cycle and their great migration. See some live caterpillars and butterflies and learn about their only food source, the milkweed plant.

Tuesday, August 29

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving Refresher

This course is for people who have completed the eight-hour AARP Safe Driving class, or who have taken a Refresher course within the past three years. The course fulfills the requirements for a continuing auto insurance discount. Participants must bring evidence of previous course completion and a driver’s license to receive the certificate.

Thursday, August 31

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)

AARP Safe Driving

This is the largest driving refresher course for those age 50 and older, helping millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. The eight-hour course (divided into two sessions) covers the changes of the normal aging process in vision, hearing, and reaction time and gives you practical techniques to compensate for these changes. After taking this course, you may also be eligible for an auto insurance discount (check with your insurance carrier for details).

Tuesday, Thursday, September 5, 7 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Art Rettew, AARP Instructor

Cost: $25 ($20 with valid AARP card)

Working Sustainably With Nature

Through a grant, Willow Valley Communities was selected to participate in campus sustainability planning. A group of volunteer Residents was formed and tasked with organizing and providing community Residents with educational seminars over the coming months. This initiative focuses on learning and understanding ecological landscapes.

In addition to the educational seminars, Willow Valley Communities will receive a site-specific green master plan, provided by LandStudies, a landscape architecture firm. This design will allow Willow Valley Communities to implement green infrastructure changes over the coming years to improve wildlife habitat, increase native landscapes, and benefit water quality.

Water Conservation Efforts in Lancaster County

Matt Kofroth, honored with the Watershed Champion Award by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, has had an impact on each downstream neighbor who has benefited from the many projects and programs he’s implemented. As the watershed specialist at the Lancaster County Conservation District for almost 25 years, he has coordinated volunteer monitoring programs, helped to organize local watershed associations, reviewed and written grants for restoration projects, and created resources for county homeowners to improve their water use. His innovations in watershed education have empowered numerous volunteers to make a difference in their own watershed.

In his talk, Matt will discuss the landscape of the county and how it affects water quality both here and in the Chesapeake Bay. He will also review how Lancaster County residents can get involved in local conservation and monitoring efforts.

The Double Life of Pollinators

Attracting pollinators to your in-ground or raised bed has an extra benefit: many are predators or parasitoids of our most annoying landscape pests. Learn how to recognize these “garden allies” in their different life stages, the primary plants that support them, and horticultural techniques that encourage them to live in your garden.

Thursday, June 15 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Connie Schmotzer, Coordinator for Pollinator Certification & Pollinator Preferences Programs, Penn State Extension Cost: No charge

Thursday, June 29 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Matt Kofroth, Watershed Specialist, Lancaster County Conservation District Cost: No charge

Planting for the Future: Revealing the Lakes Campus Green Master Plan

Joel Schock, Manager of Grounds, will reveal the completed Lakes Campus Green Master Plan that has been in the works for the past year. He will review the process that has occurred to get to this point, discuss the proposed plan, and provide updates on projects that are currently underway and projects that are planned for the coming year and future.

Wednesday, July 12

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Joel Schock, Manager of Grounds

Cost: No charge

These Plants Are for the Birds

Learn which plants can help you bring birds into your garden so you can not only enjoy great plantings, but also boost your birding skills. You’ll discover great landscape tips and birding resources for attracting, supporting, and identifying our common resident and visiting birds. This program will help you get closer to the natural world and expand seasonal interest and joy in our landscape!

Wednesday, August 2

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Holly List, Master Gardener Emeritus, SouthPointe Resident

Cost: No charge

Field Trip to Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC)

What better way to spend a summer’s morning than passing through a covered bridge and strolling into a bloom-filled garden — several in fact. You are invited to get to know a little-known oasis of plant research and demonstration not too far from us: the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SEAREC), located on a family farm near Manheim.

Learn about the value and beauty of native plants and discover new ways to garden, from vegetable growing in raised beds to French-inspired “potager” and butterfly gardens. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about SEAREC’s highly regarded pollinator research project. Research on the center’s 155 acres involves Penn State’s Department of Plant Sciences, Entomology, and Plant Pathology, plus the USDA. The model “Idea Gardens” are designed and maintained by volunteers in Lancaster County’s Master Gardener program.

Participants will meet at the location at 1446 Auction Road at 9:00 a.m. If you are in need of transportation, a limited amount of seating is provided on a shuttle bus. The shuttle will leave from the Cultural Center Upper Level at 8:30 a.m. (arrive by 8:20 a.m.). When registering, be sure to register for the entry that includes transportation in the Renaissance > Wellness Education section.

Bring a hat, bottled water, and sunscreen. Closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. This is a threesneaker trip.

Tuesday, July 18 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Meet at 1446 Auction Rd, Manheim, PA 17545

Cost: No charge

Support Groups

Low Vision Support Group

Provides an opportunity for discussion with others who have vision impairment.

For more information, contact Hannah Kreider at 717.464.7608.

Memory Care Support Group

Provides support to care partners and family members whose loved ones have memory loss. For more information, contact Mary Schreiber at 717.490.8129.

Caregiver Support Group

Provides support to caregivers who are facing the challenge of caring for a loved one.

For more information, contact Lindsey Rawlings at 717.490.8107.

Grief Discussion Group

A 4 – 6 week group that discusses a variety of topics a person may experience when they lose a loved one.

For more information, contact Chaplain Scott Johnston at 717.464.8411.

LGBTQ+ Family & Friends

A safe place to provide support and exchange ideas for the LGBTQ+ community and those who want to learn more. All Residents are welcome.

For more information, contact Devon Best at 717.517.3914.

Loss Support Group

Provides support for those who are coping with the loss of a spouse, companion, child, neighbor, friend, or other loved one.

For more information, contact Stephanie Savitch at 717.464.6788.

New Resident Support Group

Provides support to new Residents who are finding their transition into community living challenging. For more information, contact Barry Sipe at 717.464.8482.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Provides support to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, and loved ones.

For more information, contact Rhiannon Ippolito at 717.299.5673.

Fitness Classes

Register using Event Registration.

Balance Class

Looking for better balance? Your Fitness Team has the answer. Working on your balance is the key to better health, overall strength, coordination, and posture. Good balance also decreases the risk of falls and helps maintain your independence. Space is limited to 15 participants. New balance participants have first opportunity to enroll in the class.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Session 1: May 9 – June 15

Session 2: June 27 – August 3

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Cost: No charge

Register: 717.464.6434

Beyond Balance Class

Beyond Balance Class is designed to challenge those who already have excellent balance skills. This is not the next step from the Balance Class. Participants are given a series of tests prior to the class to qualify for the course. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

August 15 – September 21

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Cost: No charge

Register: 717.464.6434

Tap Classes

All tap classes are progressive classes. It is important to attend the classes from the beginning to be able to learn the steps of the dances. Registration is required, and walk-ins are not encouraged.

Questions? Contact Resident Carol Still at 717.872.7811.

Advanced Performing Tap Class

Learn steps to combine in dance routines. This group prepares dances for various performances throughout the year. It’s great exercise for the mind and body.

Session 1: Tuesdays, May 23 – June 13

Session 2: Tuesdays, June 27 – August 29

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced Beginner Tap Class

Designed for those who have not danced in several years and would like to review and learn more difficult steps.

Session 1: Wednesdays, May 24 – June 14

Session 2: Wednesdays, June 28 – August 30

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Beginner Tap Class

New students only. Designed for those who have never tapped before or have not danced for several years. Learn the basics.

Session 1: Wednesdays, May 24 – June 14

Session 2: Wednesdays, June 28 – August 30

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Intermediate Tap Class

Designed for the beginner who has the basics down but wants to improve their skills. Learn more intricate tap steps.

Session 1: Thursdays, May 25 – June 15

Session 2: Thursdays, June 29 – August 31

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

The Fitness Team provides a variety of ongoing classes to fit your exercise style. The following classes are free, and you do not need to register.

Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center for details at 717.464.6434.

Yoga

This class utilizes movement in the form of static and dynamic poses to increase energy, improve flexibility, create balance, and strengthen the entire body. Regular yoga practice increases body awareness, relaxes the mind, and improves stamina. Poses are performed lying, kneeling, sitting, and standing. Previous yoga experience is not required.

Mondays & Wednesdays

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Qigong for Wellness

Come experience an ancient movement therapy called Qigong. Therapeutic Qigong has been proven to help balance, flexibility, and strength. Classes include energy exercises, self-acupressure, and mindfulness.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Basic Tai Chi

Basic Tai Chi skills will be covered, including philosophical concepts, specific strategies for improved balance, and mastering “relaxation.” The goal of this introductory class is to give you the confidence to continue your studies in our ongoing Tai Chi class.

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Tai Chi

The smooth, graceful movements of Tai Chi are achieved through relaxation and mindfulness. This class includes gentle Qigong movements for warm-up, and you will learn a Tai Chi “form” consisting of choreographed movements. Benefits include better balance, an improved immune system, and a calmer state of mind.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Muscle Moves

Use free weights, bands, core balls, and/or body bars to strengthen your muscles. Focusing on the upper body, lower body, and muscles of the core, this class will challenge your muscular strength and endurance.

Tuesdays

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Core Power

This class focuses on improving the strength and flexibility of your core. Core muscles include the abdominals, lower back, glutes, and hips. Exercises will be performed lying, kneeling, and standing. This class is appropriate for healthy beginners and intermediate-level exercisers.

Mondays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

ExerStretch

Start your day with this low-impact class designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness. Relaxation and breathing techniques may be incorporated. This 45-minute class includes both standing and seated exercises. We especially welcome beginners.

Mondays & Fridays

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

North Auditorium

Fitness Specialty Classes

The Fitness Team provides special classes throughout the year, generally held in six-week sessions. These classes give Residents and Team Members the opportunity to try new and innovative activities that appeal to their abilities and desires.

More information may be found on the Resident Intranet, bulletin boards, and the Weekly Insider.

Targeted Toning

This is a moderate-intensity class. Each class will tone a specific muscle group and guarantees you will see and feel results. The class is geared for healthy and intermediate exercisers.

Wednesdays

April 5 – June 28

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Zumba

Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness party that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. You’ll burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba isn’t just great for cardiovascular health, you’ll also tone your muscles and improve balance and flexibility. Healthy intermediate exercisers are welcome.

Wednesdays

July 5 – September 27

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Aquatics Classes

Aquacize

Treat yourself to a workout for the whole body. Exercising in the water decreases stress on your joints. Improve your cardiovascular fitness and strength with this moderate- to high-intensity workout.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Arthritis Aquatics

In this aquatic exercise class, participants are led through a series of exercises specifically designed to help improve joint mobility. This class is open to people with all forms of arthritis and all levels of fitness. Enjoy the warm water of the Therapy Pool.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Joints in Motion

This low-impact, low- to medium-intensity aquatic exercise class will provide aerobic fitness, overall body toning, and a stretching workout to keep your body strong and limber. This is a great class for healthy beginners.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Water Volleyball

This class is perfect for those looking for an energized, fun, competitive game of water volleyball.

Tuesdays & Fridays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Pool

Competitive Water Volleyball

Do you have a competitive spirit and strategic thinking skills? Are you looking for fun and excitement? Consider joining our group. We’re extremely competitive, and we play to win!

Wednesdays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Pool

Deep Water Volleyball

Enjoy a great game of beach ball water volleyball with the extra challenge of the deep water pool. Flotation belts are provided.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

Enjoy this moderate- to high-intensity deep water workout using a flotation belt. Improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance by using the resistance of the water to enhance the intensity of your workout.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

FITNESS & AQUATICS CLASSES AT A GLANCE

Event Registration System

Please follow the steps below to register electronically.

To Log In from Your Home Computer

 Go to Resident.WillowValley.org

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

 Type username and password. (Do not use spaces or punctuation.)

 Click on Login.

 Click on the Renaissance tab at the top of the page.

To Log In from a Kiosk

 If kiosk Home page (the screen with images) is not showing, double-click on the WVC Event Registration icon in the upper-left corner of the Willow Valley logo screen OR on the little house icon near the top of the browser screen.

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

 Type username and password. (Do not use spaces or punctuation.)

 Click on Login.

 Click on the Renaissance tab at the top of the page.

Need Computer Help?

Refer to Information Central on the Resident Intranet.

Need Help with Event Registration? The Computer Club has included a link at the top of Information Central (the Computer Club icon on the Resident Computer Kiosk home page) for the names of contacts in each community for assistance.