Renaissance - Spring 2024

SPRING 2024

A publication of Willow Valley Communities

The Labyrinth at Manor: Leading a Path to Wellness pg. 41

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BODY

MIND

SPIRIT

RENAISSANCE Inspiring Mind, Body & Spirit

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

3–10

OTHER PERFORMANCE EVENTS

11-12

GENERAL ADMISSION

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WILLOW VALLEY WEBCAST

14–16

SPECIAL EVENTS

17–20

ART GALLERY

21–23

ART CLASSES

24–30

LUNCH & LEARN

31–32

MOVIES THAT INSPIRE

33–34

LIFE OF THE MIND

35–36

ONE DAY UNIVERSITY

37–40

LIFE REFLECTIONS

41–42

EDUCATION CLASSES

43–63

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

64–72

CAMERA CLUB CLASSES

73–74

WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS

75–76

EDUCATIONAL WALKS & HIKES

77–78

WELLNESS EDUCATION CLASSES

79–84

SUPPORT GROUPS

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FITNESS CLASSES

86–90

AQUATICS CLASSES

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EVENTS LIST BY DATE

94–96

EVENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

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E N T E R TA I N E R ’ S S E R I E S

Entertainer’s Series Enjoy five performances for just $98 when you subscribe to the Entertainer’s Series, or purchase tickets at individual prices as listed below. To make your reservation, complete the Reservation Request Form and mail it to the Cultural Center by January 11, 2024.

Canadian Brass

The Suits

These are the men who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity, and humor.

Four gentlemen. Four genres. Four decades.

Influenced by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Four Seasons, Journey, and more, you’ll hear a fusion of doo wop, pop, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $29

Mia Vassilev, Piano Mia’s program, In The Spirit of Liberace, explores genres from classical to Latin and polka to rock ‘n’ roll, as well as selections from Carmen, Sing Sing Sing, multimedia elements, and more.

Friday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $20

Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $19

Mari Black Trio Mari Black is an extraordinary musician who has taught her instrument to speak fluently in a number of languages. Her sound is musical enthusiasm personified.

Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $18

The Peking Acrobats This elite, world record-setting troupe wows with spellbinding trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. With live music and festive costumes, they transform centuries-old traditions into a modern kaleidoscope of dazzling movement, pushing the limits of human ability.

Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $28

Canadian Brass

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Cultural Center Theater Reservation Request Form

Spring 2024

NAME: COMMUNITY (check one):

MANOR

LAKES

RESIDENCE (apt.):

NORTH

SPRING RUN

SMARTLIFE

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

SPRING RUN

SMARTLIFE

SUBSCRIPTION

Series Price

Number of Series

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Ticket Price

Number of Tickets

Canadian Brass

$ 29

Mia Vassilev, Piano

$ 20

The Peking Acrobats

$ 28

The Suits

$ 19

Mari Black Trio

$ 18

RESIDENCE (apt.):

NORTH

PHONE NUMBER:

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

$ 98

OTHER PERFORMANCE EVENTS Showcase of Champions

$ 15

Rhythm of the Dance

$ 26

Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office by January 11, 2024. Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

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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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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• 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.

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Canadian Brass Strike up the band! Canadian Brass is one of the most popular brass ensembles performing today. The group has spent more than five decades bringing the sound and excitement of brass music to audiences around the world with the hallmarks of entertainment, virtuosity, spontaneity, and, most of all, fun.

Canadian Brass has a universal appeal with an exciting show that will have you tapping your feet and singing along while being taken on a musical journey that can span centuries of music in a single concert.

Their repertoire features brass standards and original arrangements of Renaissance and Baroque masters, marches, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, big band, and Broadway music, as well as popular songs, standards, and holiday favorites.

Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $29 Register: Reservation Request Form

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Mia Vassilev, Piano Mia Vassilev is a virtuosic piano player with worldwide acclaim for her musical diversity, artistry, and charismatic stage presence. In a show that is part Vegas, part pop, but all amazing, Mia will leave you captivated with her talent, sharp wit, and lively banter. She is joined by a drummer, string player, and two sparkling dancers in this multi-media production that is as eye-catching as it is fun. Her program, In The Spirit of Liberace, traverses musical genres from classical to Latin to rock ‘n’ roll, all of which will have you captivated!

Mia has a distinguished portfolio including degrees, awards, and assistantships to the doctoral level from several universities and music schools. Mia has performed for tours and productions worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera (NY), Glimmerglass Opera (NY), Florida Grand Opera, Cincinnati Opera, the American Institute of Musical Studies Festival in Graz, Austria, and Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy. Her vast musical experiences have crafted her talents into the awe-inspiring performer she is today.

Friday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $20 Register: Reservation Request Form

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The Peking Acrobats A breathtaking spectacle 3,000 years in the making! The time-honored art form of Chinese acrobatics combines with traditional music and high-tech special effects for a jaw-dropping extravaganza.

For the last 35 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats.

The Peking Acrobats seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk-art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. With high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, The Peking Acrobats always create an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.

Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $28 Register: Reservation Request Form

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The Suits The Suits are comprised of four dynamic gentlemen performing four genres of hit music from the 50s through the 80s: Motown, doo wop, pop, and rock. Fusing smooth choreography and tight harmonies with exciting showmanship and fun audience interaction, this production will give you a night to remember!

With hits such as Oh, What a Night by The Four Seasons, My Girl by The Temptations, Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles, Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder, Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, and Don't Stop Believin’ by Journey, you're in for a thrilling and engaging show with The Suits!

Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $19 Register: Reservation Request Form

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Mari Black Trio Are you ready for a joyous extravaganza of dance-inspired music from around the globe? World champion fiddler Mari Black is about to take you on a dynamic musical journey through a collage of diverse fiddle styles: Celtic, Canadian, and American fiddling, jazz and swing, tango, Balkan, klezmer, folk, original compositions, and more! With her virtuosic playing, sparkling stage presence, and fun-filled stories tying the whole journey together, Mari will have you clapping along to driving Celtic jigs and reels, blazing klezmer horas, passionate tangos, and playful American rags. You never know what’s around the next musical corner!

Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $18 Register: Reservation Request Form

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OTHER PERFORMANCE EVENTS

Other Performance Events Showcase of Champions We all conjure up the same image when someone mentions “barbershop quartet”: four old guys in straw hats and striped vests, singing really old songs. But the barbershop quartet world has changed dramatically in recent years! It’s still a cappella, still features tight harmonies, and still has four singers, but it’s no longer old guys singing old songs. And it’s no longer just males! This is a new take on the barbershop style, with all ages, both genders, and contemporary music, but still great entertainment!

This amazing show features four quartets that are among the very best in the mid-Atlantic states: four collegiate-aged fellows; a foursome of young men from Baltimore; a mixed quartet of married couples; and a gold medal all-female group. It's a show that cannot be missed!

Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $15 Register: Reservation Request Form

GQ These four young women have performed together since their days at Towson University and have won awards nearly every year since. They are three-time Sweet Adelines Regional Champions, and in 2022 were the first female quartet to ever place in the top four at the Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Finals.

Better Together Two married couples… with eight children between them! Better Together were Mid-Atlantic District Barbershop Harmony Champions in 2018, and in 2023 missed being named Division Champs again by only a tenth of a point.

Quin-Tones These four college-aged men formed their quartet in 2016 while still in middle school. In 2019, they became the first-ever Junior Quartet Champions at the International Next Generation Barbershop Festival.

Pratt Street Power Based in Baltimore, Pratt Street Power organized their group and won the International Youth Barbershop Quartet in the same year. In 2017, they were the Mid-Atlantic District 2nd place quartet and an International Quartet semi-finalist. Most recently, they were top-ten finishers at the 2023 Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Convention.

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Rhythm of the Dance The world-famous National Dance Company of Ireland brings their live show of Irish dance, singing, and music to you! Having toured 50 countries over the last 25 years, over seven million fans have enjoyed these world champion dancers, incredible traditional musicians, and singers performing live on stage. Rhythm of the Dance combines breathtaking dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology, taking audiences on an exhilarating, energy-packed trip through the Emerald Isle’s history, from its ancient legends and myths to contemporary, modern-day Irish entertainment.

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

Cultural Center Theater Ticket price: $26 Register: Reservation Request Form* *If you are attending Dinner in the Irish Countryside (pg. 19) you do not need to register for this event.

You will get your ticket at the dinner.

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ER AILNA SR I OI ENS EG NETN ER TA ED RM ’ S IS E

General Admission Register using Event Registration.

Good Friday Service Join the chaplains from Willow Valley Communities for a special service of scripture and music as we observe Good Friday.

Friday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Registration not necessary.

Tickets will not be issued for this event.

Cultural Center Chorale The Cultural Center Chorale includes nearly 90 of your friends and neighbors, fellow Residents of Willow Valley Communities. For this year’s spring concerts, they will perform songs that revolve around the theme of “musical theater,” including music from operas, Broadway, and the movies. Get your tickets now for this enjoyable concert experience!

Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Cost: No charge Register: Event Registration

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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.

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Willow Valley Webcast

Simon Rattle Conducts Dvořák, Stravinsky, Strauss, Bernstein, Shostakovich, and Brahms—With Joyce DiDonato

Riccardo Chailly Conducts Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky—With the Filarmonica della Scala

In this stellar 2017 performance by the Berliner Philharmonic, the great Sir Simon Rattle leads the legendary ensemble alongside superstar American mezzo Joyce DiDonato.

It would be hard to find a more picturesque backdrop for a classical music festival than Granada, Spain, where every year since 1952 the Festival de Granada has attracted a panoply of stars to the world-famous home of countless medieval masterpieces. In this marquee concert from the festival's 2023 edition, Riccardo Chailly leads the renowned Filarmonica della Scala in two symphonic masterworks by Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky at the Palace of Charles V.

The striking and deliciously varied program is a rousing song-and-dance act, as ballet scores by Stravinsky and Shostakovich blend seamlessly with lively dances

by Dvořák, Brahms, and Bernstein. The dynamic DiDonato shines brightly in magnificent lieder (songs)

by Richard Strauss and an excerpt from a rarely-heard work by Bernstein, A White House Cantata, which shows “Bernstein at his most exuberant and all-embracing” (The New York Times).

Wednesday, January 24 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 27 minutes

Here, they take on the final symphonies by two Russian greats: Prokofiev's Seventh, imbued with bittersweet nostalgia; and Tchaikovsky's Sixth (the Pathétique), which premiered just six days before the composer's death, and is an enduring monument to the extraordinary emotional depths he was capable of expressing in music.

Friday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes Pre-Webcast Talk Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 47 for full details.

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Fabio Luisi Conducts Orff's Carmina Burana and Catulli Carmina Tune in for an epic choral evening brought to you by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with maestro Fabio Luisi, four all-star soloists, and two choruses—a lineup fit for Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana, whose O Fortuna opening may be the most-heard choral motif in pop culture today.

Adapted from a collection of German medieval poetry, Carmina Burana boasts rhythmic and brooding choruses, lusty drinking songs, ballads cursing fickle lovers, and gleaming paeans to love.

And there’s more: If you have never heard Catulli Carmina, one of the two suites Orff wrote to follow Carmina Burana, take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience them together as Orff intended! Featured alongside the DSO, Dallas Symphony Chorus, and Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus are tenor Herbert Lippert, soprano Audrey Luna, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, and baritone Sean Michael Plumb.

Wednesday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 42 minutes Pre-Webcast Talk Monday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 47 for full details.

Exhibition On Screen: Painting the Modern Garden—Monet to Matisse For many great artists, the garden has long been considered a desirable subject for the expression of color, light, and atmosphere. Claude Monet is perhaps the most well-known painter of gardens but other greats such as Van Gogh, Pissarro, Matisse, and Sargent all viewed the garden as a meaningful focus for their talents. The work of these great artists, along with many others are featured in a major 2016 exhibition Painting the Modern Garden from The Royal Academy, London.

This dazzling film takes a magical journey from the gallery to the gardens, to Giverny and Seebüll and other glorious grounds favored by artists. Here we discover how early twentieth century artists designed and cultivated their own gardens to explore contemporary utopian ideas and motifs of color and form. For lovers of art or lovers of gardens, this is an ideal film.

Thursday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 33 minutes

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Julian Rachlin Conducts & Performs Prokofiev, Glinka, and Tchaikovsky—With the Chamber Orchestra of Europe The esteemed Chamber Orchestra of Europe continue their celebrated residency at the historic Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria, launching the 2023 Herbstgold (“Autumn Gold”) Festival. This year's festival is devoted to the human experience of longing— whether for romantic love, a place to call home, or peace during tumultuous times. The great Julian Rachlin kicks off the program in the solo role of Prokofiev's unsettling Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, written in 1935 while the composer prepared to return to Stalinist Russia after years spent living in America and France.

With Rachlin now conducting, the COE then perform the Overture from Glinka's Ruslan and Lyudmila, which follows Ruslan's quest to find his kidnapped beloved, and Tchaikovsky's powerful Fifth Symphony, evocative of a mighty struggle against fate that ultimately ends in triumph—a perfect accompaniment to the heady mix of emotions we often feel as the seasons change.

Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 32 minutes Julian Rachlin, Violinist & Conductor

Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent—Fashion & Swagger John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore, and how they were presented. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas, and style influencers, see how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture, and fashion.

Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, dynamics, and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention.

Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio.

The manufacture of public identity is as controversial and contested today as it was at the turn of the 20th century, but somehow Sargent’s work transcends the social noise and captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke.

Wednesday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events Register using Event Registration.

Group & Club Expo Willow Valley Communities has something for everyone. Join us for our Group & Club Expo and find something to help you Live Life Forward!

If you are eager to learn all that Willow Valley Communities has to offer to Residents in the way of physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual wellness, look no further. Our Group & Club Expo will showcase much that is offered here on a regular basis. Attendees can speak to representatives based on their interests and learn more about the missions of each group.

Thursday, January 11 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level Registration is not necessary for this event.

Festival of Short Films: Award-Winning Shorts from Around the World Dale Johnson, a Spring Run Resident, has previously presented several short film festivals for the Willow Valley Communities. In this latest edition, he'll revisit his favorite selections from past screenings and showcase the audience's all-time favorites from previous years, possibly introducing a few fresh additions. These films hail from various corners of the globe, including Scotland, Belgium, Argentina, England, and, naturally, the United States.

Tuesday, January 23 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dale Johnson, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge Registration is required for this event, but tickets will not be issued.

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Sweetheart Dance with By Request A dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone. A professional pianist for nearly 50 years, Bob Krietz has been leading the band since its inception. Covering Basie to Sinatra, Elvis to present-day hits, By Request is true to its billing. Their goal is to have the dance floor full all night long and will take requests until the end of the evening. With a wide-ranging repertoire, there is something for everyone. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be available.

Tuesday, February 13 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom Cost: $5/per person

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Irish Dinner Menu Quail Nest Salad frisse and butter lettuce, hard boiled quail egg, radish, pickled red onion, beets with savory vinaigrette

Dinner in the Irish Countryside

Irish Soda Bread

Your evening begins with light hors d’oeuvres and a happy hour accompanied by the lively sounds of Ireland played by violinist Ken Gehret. As you enjoy your sumptuous Irish dinner, you’ll again be serenaded by the sounds of Ken Gehret, now joined by his ensemble, Irish Mist. Top off the culinary portion of your evening with dessert, followed by the amazing Rhythm of The Dance in the Cultural Center Theater, celebrating Irish tradition and heritage with dance and song. (See pg. 12 for full details.)

Guinness Short Rib Stew

About the dinner entertainment… Ken Gehret and Irish Mist is a Celtic ensemble featuring musicians from the Reading, PA area. Ken serves as bandleader, performing on a wide variety of instruments including fiddle and mandolin. Joining Ken are Mike, the man with the big smile, big voice, and great guitar licks, and Alan, a retired doctor, who performs on guitar and vocals as the main anchor of the group.

Beer and Wine available for purchase.

Please note: If you register for the dinner event, you do not need to register for the show. You will get a ticket to the show when arriving for dinner.

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Pistachio-Encrusted Cod with parsley lemon cream sauce Irish Calvano creamy mashed potatoes with kale and spring onion Braised Cabbage with Bacon Dessert

Thursday, February 29 4:30 p.m. (hors d' oeuvres) 5:00 p.m. (dinner) Cultural Center Ballroom 7:00 p.m. (show) Cultural Center Theater Price: $88 (includes dinner and show)

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Camp Willow Invite your grandchildren for a week of unforgettable fun at this summer day camp! Camp Willow is for children aged 7 – 12 (by the first day of camp). Willow Valley Team Members serve as camp counselors during this fun, energizing week of making memories that will last a lifetime.

The cost of the camp is $250/child which includes daily activities, a trip, lunches and snacks for the kids, and a few special events for grandparents for a minimal charge.

By registering online, you are committing your grandchild(ren) to attend camp. You will receive the necessary paperwork through in-house mail within 14 days of registering. Completed paperwork must be returned by April 5 in order to attend camp.

If you are new to the program, and would like information or have additional questions, please call Jen Rynier at 717.464.6438.

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Registration begins Monday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $250 Register: Event Registration > Renaissance > Special Events Camp week Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (daily)

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ART GALLERY

Art Gallery

Julie Riker, Oil “I consider myself primarily an observational painter, painting mostly from life, and often en plein air (outdoors).

Painting in one session, or alla prima, keeps the surface fresh. I like to look for interesting compositions and often don’t know what I will choose to paint until I get to a location. Sometimes what attracts me is simply a light effect, and though my work is representational, it is often the abstract patterns of shadows that get me started. I paint a vast range of subjects, and am always looking for a new challenge.”

A graduate of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, Julie has participated in many national plein air events and won several awards. Some recent accomplishments are: Artist’s Choice Award at Adirondack Plein Air Festival, first place at Paint Annapolis, People’s Choice Award for Quick Draw at Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition & Festival, PleinAir Salon Art Competition finalist, and feature artist juried into Plein Air Easton. Her paintings have been published in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and she was featured in an article in the Feb/March 2018 issue of Plein Air Magazine.

Southwest Art Magazine recognized her as an “Artist to Watch” in their October 2018 issue.

JulieRiker.com January 5 – February 20

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Cary Galbraith, Oil Painter Cary Galbraith describes her art and her journey in quick strokes, much like her brush work. “I am a representational oil painter. I was born in New Rochelle, NY. My father was an artist and advertising executive who had a strong influence on me and my art. I studied at several art schools in Philadelphia and New York. I am a painter of people, places and things. I prefer to paint directly from life. My work is contemporary realism.

I focus on contrast and color. The joy of painting is in the finding of the solution. My journey has been to simplify the complicated and be happy by leaving some things undone.”

CaryGalbraithart.com February 21 – April 2

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ART GALLERY

Jerry Brown, Watercolor After 52 years as a traveling showman, Jerry Brown decided to hang up his juggling clubs, extinguish the fire torches, stuff the bunny back into the hat, and take up something he dreamed of doing for years but never had the opportunity to pursue: watercolor painting.

When he first started to paint in July 2018, he was simply hoping to paint images as Christmas gifts for his family. But the minute he took up the brush, it felt like the perfect fit. The subjects Jerry chooses to paint are as diverse and varied as his imagination, as are the styles that he pursues. His choices are eclectic simply because he is enthralled with the way water, pigment, and gravity can do what no other medium can.

Over the past five years, Jerry has won numerous awards from the Lancaster County Art Association and at River Towns Plein Air and Harford Plein Air Painting Festival. In addition, his work is displayed regularly at Red Raven Art Company in downtown Lancaster. He works in his studio every day, located near the campus of Franklin and Marshall College, attempting to master watercolor, one painting at a time.

3bWatercolorStudio.com April 3 – May 9

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Art Classes 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.

Alcohol Ink Note Card Workshop In this fun workshop, you will create 6 note cards using alcohol ink. The notecards measure 4.5" x 5.5" and are great to send a quick thank you, get well, or a simple hello to brighten someone’s day. The technique is simple, the results are beautiful, and no two cards will be the same. Cards are blank inside and will include an envelope for mailing.

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

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $37 (supplies included)

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ART CLASSES

Bunny Workshop Enjoy painting this fluffy bunny with big eyes and ears using watercolor paints in one class. Take him home in his own mat, ready for framing. Your instructor will make it easy for all levels of watercolor, including someone with no experience.

Friday, February 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $25 (supplies included)

Basic Drawing Class A great class for beginners or a wonderful refresher for those who have drawn before. You will learn drawing techniques such as shading, blending, proportion, and one- and two-point perspective, which will help convey depth, contrast, and texture in your drawings.

Thursdays, February 15, 22, 29; March 7 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $75/4 sessions (supplies included)

Bunny Wreath Workshop Think spring! Bring a little hippity-hoppity fun into your home with this adorable bunny wreath. Hang it on a wall or use it as a door wreath to greet your guests! During registration, you will be given the opportunity to select just the bunny head or a full body. The head, including ears, measures approximately 19", the full body measures 28".

Tuesday, February 27 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Berry Basket Workshop Learn basic spoke-and-weave basketry as your instructor guides you to create your own colorful 6" x 6" x 4" berry basket. One step at a time, you will learn material preparation, measuring, marking, upstaking, start-stop weaving, simple rims, and lashing. The instructor will help you shape and finish your basket and discuss additional finishing techniques.

Mondays, February 26; March 4 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Bob Antonishak, PA Guild of Craftsmen Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Needle Felted Spring Chick Workshop This cheery yellow chick will be certain to put a smile on your face for spring! Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. It’s a simple yet versatile technique that allows you to create amazing creations with just a few supplies. Join the fun!

No experience is necessary.

Tuesday, March 5 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, PA Guild of Craftsmen Cost: $45 (supplies included)

Watercolor Egg Workshop Use watercolor pencils and paints to create a set of four pretty eggs, perfect to enjoy in your home or to give as a gift. These eggs are non-breakable and feel just like real eggs!

If you would like to paint more than 4, you can purchase more from the instructor for $1/egg.

Thursday, March 7 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $35 (supplies included)

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Paper Art Workshop

Ceramic Planter Workshop

Create a colorful, translucent bit of art that you can hang in a window! You will use tissue paper and Mod Podge to create a fun piece that catches sunlight and adds color to any room. The finished pieces measure 9" x 11", which will be placed in a mat of a different size to decorate.

Time to play with clay! Learn to roll clay slabs, apply texture, and join clay slabs to form a planter with a drip tray. Participants will choose a glaze from a selection of samples. The instructor will glaze and fire the finished pieces in her studio and return them for pickup within two weeks. All materials and tools are included.

Friday, March 8 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor Cost: $35 (supplies included)

Thursday, March 21 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Donna Lashof, PA Guild of Craftsmen Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Paint Like the Masters: Van Gogh’s Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers Learn how to paint like a master artist. The instructor will walk you through each step as you create your version of Van Gogh’s Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers using acrylic paint on a 16" x 20" canvas.

Thursday, March 28 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Ange Bentivegna, Art Instructor Cost: $45 (supplies included)

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Beehive Workshop Create an adorable beehive craft, perfect to hang in a window or display on your patio. It’s simple to create and makes an adorable and uplifting spring decoration for your home.

Tuesday, April 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Three-Day Watercolor Workshop: Gerbera Daisies Make the subject of your next watercolor painting a bouquet of gerbera daisies sitting on a window sill. You’ll learn how to use various textures to create this painting, including glazing with transparent pigments, using negative painting, salt, scoring, and scraping. Once you register, you will be sent the supply list and a sketch to put onto your watercolor paper.

This class is for those with previous watercolor painting experience.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, April 3, 4, 5 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $85 (supply list emailed after registration)

Bluebird Quilling Workshop The bluebird is symbolic of both happiness and good luck. In this simple project, you’ll carefully arrange paper strips in various shades of orange and blue to create your very own bluebird work of art. Your finished design will measure 8" x 10".

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

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $32 (supplies included)

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Painting Salon

Mixed-Media Open Studio

At the turn of the century, musicians, artists, and writers would present their newest creations to their peers and patrons in cultural events known as Salons. One of their main functions was to serve as a place for the exchange of ideas.

Work at your own pace, in your own medium, with guidance from the instructor.

Beginner or advanced levels are welcome.

Instructor has experience working with acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, and drawing.

Work from photos you bring or a still life provided by the instructor.

During the Salon sessions at Willow Valley, you are invited to bring one or two of your most recent paintings to share with the instructor and other students. Be sure to invite your friends!

Session 1: Wednesday, February 7 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, April 8 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 3: Wednesday, May 8 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: No charge

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop The Manor Courtyard is the perfect setting for painting outside together! There will be chairs and tables for everyone to use and be comfortable.

Linda Luke will give a watercolor painting demo at the beginning of this two-day session and then work with each person as requested.

Thursday, Friday, May 9, 10 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Manor Courtyard (Meet by firepit outside the Manor lobby) Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist Cost: $70 (Bring your own supplies.)

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Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, January 16, 17, 23, 24 Session 2: Wednesdays, Thursdays, February 13, 14, 20, 21 Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, March 5, 6, 26, 27 Session 4: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, April 16, 17, 23, 24 Session 5: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, May 14, 15, 21, 22 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $50/session

Advanced Beginner Acrylic Class Designed for the novice who already has some painting experience. Tammy Teets will teach you early painting skills that are beyond just the basics, including shading, blending, texture, and perspective. Subject will be a still life created by the instructor.

Session 1: Thursdays, January 18, 25; February 1, 8 Session 2: Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25; May 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist Cost: $75/session (supply list online)

Zentangle Botanicals

Washi Tape Joins Zentangle

With the stroke of your pen, let’s create something artful! Learn some new tangles and put it all together in beautiful botanical creations. Anyone can do this in a step-by-step process.

Let’s Zentangle using different washi-colored tapes. We’ll draw on a 6" x 6" paper and include a name, sentiment, verse, or poem to send to someone or to frame as your own.

Tuesday, April 2 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher Cost: $22 (supplies included)

Tuesday, April 9 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher Cost: $22 (supplies included)

Zentangle Kaleidoscope Let’s draw a Zentangle Kaleidoscope on 6" x 6" paper! We’ll fill in with Zentangle and gold or color using pens. It’s so much fun!

Tuesday, April 16 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle Teacher Cost: $22 (supplies included)

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Lunch & Learn Each session begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Cultural Center Theater, with a lecture followed by a question-and-answer session, then lunch in the Ballroom. Each session is $12, billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

Cheers! A Salute to the New Year On the evening of September 30, 1982, NBC introduced a new sitcom that featured a neighborhood bar in downtown Boston. Known as Cheers, it was soon a weekly staple on American television and audiences fast became familiar with the cast of Sam, Diane, Carla, Coach, Norm, Cliff, Frasier, Woody, Lilith, and Rebecca. The storylines, the personal challenges of the characters, and the witty banter between them have become legendary in television history. The acclaimed show ran for a total of 275 episodes and was nominated for a total of 111 Emmy Awards, winning 28 times. Revisit the Cheers family and the Boston bar where “everybody knows your name.”

Friday, February 2 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

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Women Composers Making Their Mark From early female composers such as Hildegard von Bingen, to Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, Fanny Mendelssohn, and modern composers such as Rachel Portman, women have left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Learn about these amazing composers and their music!

Friday, March 8 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music and Foundational Studies Faculty, HACC

Chocolate, Cheese, and More: The Story of Switzerland There’s more to Switzerland than meets the eye—or the taste buds! This small Alpine nation has charted a uniquely independent course through a thousand years of turbulent European history. Famed for their efficiency and prosperity, the Swiss have also given the world a remarkable cultural legacy, from John Calvin and William Tell to the Red Cross, the Swiss Army knife, and the Saint Bernard dog. Join us as we explore this fascinating land, its industrious people, and its stunning natural beauty.

Thursday, February 8 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired

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Movies That Inspire This lecture/film series explores some of Hollywood’s top movies of all time. Begin with an overview of the movie, cast, and trivia, then enjoy the film with lunch afterward. All sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Theater and conclude with lunch in the Ballroom. The cost of $12 is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

Brooklyn In studying the histories of the United States and Ireland, the subject of Irish immigration to the US is a key topic. The largest Irish immigration, during and after the potato famine of the mid-1800s, resulted in millions of Irish citizens beginning new lives in America.

Mr. Colm Toibin, the Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist, critic, playwright, and poet addressed the subject of immigration in his book Brooklyn in 2009. This award-winning work then formed the basis for the acclaimed film of the same name in 2015.

The story features a young woman named Eilis Lacey, played by Saoirse Ronan, who came to the United States for a more promising future. She later returns to Ireland, only to find herself faced with the decision of choosing a country in order to proceed with her life. The film won a BAFTA Award for Best British Film and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Wednesday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m.

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The Zone of Interest Sir Martin Louis Amis was an English novelist, essayist, and screenwriter whom The London Times named as one of the 50 Greatest British Writers since 1945. His 2014 novel, and the subsequent movie based on the book, The Zone of Interest, center on the Holocaust as the Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife try to build a dream life next to the infamous Nazi concentration camp. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, receiving a 6-minute standing ovation as well as the festival’s Grand Prix award. The film was also selected as the British entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

Tuesday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD

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LIFE OF THE MIND

Life of the Mind Socrates Café Socrates Café is designed to bring residents together who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in a roundtable setting. The group focuses on a new topic each month and all participants have a chance to share their ideas.

At Socrates Café, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student—we all have thoughts to offer. Together, we can contribute to building a deeper understanding of some of life's tougher questions.

Want vs. Need “Followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope.” — Tom Rath How do we understand our own wants and needs so as to be vigilant over ourselves?

Monday, January 8

Imagination

Join us and share a community that supports ‘the examined life!’

“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” — Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Education Room on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

How can we apply imagination to our understanding of the world?

Monday, February 12

Morality “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

“To love our neighbor as ourselves is such a truth for regulating human society, that by that alone one might determine all the cases in social morality.” — John Locke What defines morality for the individual and the group?

Monday, March 11

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

— Albert Einstein

“Intuition is the key to everything, in painting, filmmaking, business—everything. I think you could have an intellectual ability, but if you can sharpen your intuition, which they say is emotion and intellect joining together, then a knowingness occurs.” — David Lynch Can we trust our own intuition? If so, to what extent?

Monday, April 8

“Wisdom begins in wonder”

— Socrates

Grace “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” — Max Lucado How do you define grace? Do you depend on it?

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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 February through May and September through December, the Great Decisions Group meets in the Spring Run Auditorium on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Mideast Realignment

Science Across Borders

The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads.

In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests there and the area is a key arena for global power politics.

Can the U.S. continue to defend its interests in the Middle East and globally with a lower level of military and political involvement, or should it recommit to a leading role in the region?

Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation?

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Tuesday, February 13

Climate Technology and Competition

U.S.-China Trade Rivalry

Will the United States and China, with other powerful countries following suit, approach current and future climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism by various measures, including trade restrictions? Or could a growing spirit of international accord develop to confront the “common enemy” of climate change?

China’s economic rise and its current policies of increasing the role of the state in the economy have led some U.S. policymakers to seek to deny China access to U.S. technology and investment.

This is seen as a necessary corrective to decades of predatory Chinese economic policies. Is this a wise strategy, and how effective can it be?

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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 and 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.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What We Know Now Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, with the rate doubling every five years starting at 65 and ultimately affecting 30-50% of people over age 85. Though common, Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a disease caused by the build-up of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain over many years that eventually produces the degeneration of nerve cells, memory loss, and a decline in daily functioning.

In this course, Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Stephen Salloway will share the earliest brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease and discuss the pros and cons about finding out about Alzheimer’s risks, new treatment strategies that are emerging, and healthy lifestyle changes that may promote brain health.

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Presented by: Dr. Stephen Salloway Brown University An internationally-recognized leader in Alzheimer’s research, Dr. Stephen Salloway has helped pioneer the development of new brain scans and diagnostic tests, as well as new treatments to slow and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. He has published more than 400 articles and abstracts, and edited 3 books.

Wednesday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 7 minutes

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Ideas and Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois W.E.B. Du Bois earned his PhD from Harvard University in 1895, the first African-American to ever do so. In 1903, he published The Souls of Black Folk, a profound collection of essays that examined literature, music, politics, and public policy to analyze how race, racism, and racial animus affected black people in the postEmancipation era.

Victor Hugo: The Man Behind Les Misérables Countless audience members have been moved to tears by the Les Misérables songs I Dreamed a Dream or Do You Hear the People Sing. The novel upon which the stage production was based was written by Victor Hugo, whom many consider France’s greatest writer.

Hugo was famous in his time as a poet, novelist, and dramatist, but he was also an active political campaigner on issues like child labor and hanging. What makes Victor Hugo a great writer? Whom did he admire, and how did personal tragedy impact his works? What links his writing and his political activism, and what led him to be exiled from France at one point, but granted a state funeral upon his death?

From his political differences with his contemporaries, including Booker T. Washington, to his introduction of ideas such as double consciousness, the color line, and the talented tenth, W.E.B Du Bois has remained a central figure and interlocutor in African American Studies and other fields of inquiry concerned with racial equality, black freedom, and civil rights. Explore the big ideas, concepts, and political propositions that Du Bois offered and his continued significance and influence on American society.

Presented by: Dr. Robert Patterson Georgetown University Dr. Robert J. Patterson is a professor of African American Studies and served as the inaugural chair of the Department of African American Studies at Georgetown University (2016-2019). He is the author of Destructive Desires: Rhythm and Blues Culture and the Politics of Racial Equality (Rutgers University Press, 2019) and Exodus Politics: Civil Rights and Leadership in African American Literature and Culture (UVA Press, 2013).

Thursday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 40 minutes

Presented by: Catriona Seth University of Oxford Catriona Seth, FBA (Fellowship of the British Academy) is the Marshal Foch Professor of French Literature at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. A distinguished cultural historian, she has published widely (mostly in French) on literature and cultural history of the eighteenth century.

Wednesday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 1 minute

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Women in the Civil War: How They Shaped America’s Most Important War In the decades after the American Civil War, white southerners repeatedly lauded their loyal and sacrificing women for standing by the Confederate cause, even in defeat. By the 1930s, this romanticized version of Confederate women had infiltrated popular culture in the North and South, most prominently in Gone with the Wind. But postwar mythologizing aside, how important were women—Black and white, Unionist and Confederate, freed and enslaved, immigrant or native born—to their respective war efforts?

This lecture explores the stories of women on the home front, those who labored to manufacture uniforms and munitions, African American women who organized aid societies for Black soldiers, non-slaveholding white women in the South who struggled to feed their families, and the enslaved women who made their way to Union lines in a quest for freedom.

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Presented by: Caroline Janney University of Virginia Professor Caroline E. Janney has appeared on numerous television programs, including the History Channel’s Grant and Lincoln. She is a past president of the Society of Civil War Historians and has published seven books, including: Remembering the Civil War: Reunion and the Limits of Reconciliation, and Ends of War: The Fight of Lee’s Army after Appomattox, which won the 2022 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize.

Tuesday, February 27 at 1:30 p.m.

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Pastrami on Rye: The History of Jewish Delis For much of the 20th century, the New York Jewish deli was an iconic institution in both Jewish and American life—a kind of homeland for the soul… with pickles on the side. As a social space, it rivaled the synagogue as the primary gathering place for the Jewish community. Today, after decades of decline, the deli is experiencing a nostalgic resurgence. Learn how the deli and its fare have been embraced by Jews and non-Jews alike as a delicious emblem of Jewish culture in America.

Presented by: Ted Merwin Dickinson College

The Notorious RBG: Champion of Equality and Voice of Dissent Pioneering advocate. Champion of equality. Powerful dissenter. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is one of the true legendary figures in modern American law. A leading anti-discrimination lawyer before she ascended to the bench, "RBG" became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon —and ultimately, an American hero.

Ted Merwin, PhD is a Senior Writer for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). He is the author of Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli, which won a National Jewish Book Award, and In Their Own Image: New York Jews in Jazz Age Popular Culture. In addition, his articles on Jewish culture have appeared in The New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Washington Post, Newsweek, Hadassah Magazine, and many others.

Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 48 minutes

Presented by: David L. Hudson, Jr. Belmont University College of Law David L. Hudson, Jr., is Assistant Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law, where he teaches Legal Information and Communication. A leading expert on the US Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases, he has worked on First Amendment issues for much of his career and is the author, co-author, or co-editor of more than 40 books.

Thursday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 48 minutes

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LIFE REFLECTIONS

Life Reflections Life Reflections is a monthly series in which presenters share stories about an unusual event, an exciting vacation, a place they lived or visited, a career, or a favorite hobby or pastime.

There is no charge to attend, but you must register using Event Registration.

Labyrinth Creator Resident Linda Dobbins was instrumental in designing and bringing a labyrinth to the Manor Courtyard at Willow Valley Communities. Learn how the labyrinth is designed on an ancient geometric principle, existing in all of nature to reveal the pattern of interconnectedness. The healing power of labyrinths creates balance, taps the subconscious, and exerts a restorative force to connect mind, body, and spirit.

This presentation will illuminate how walking on the labyrinth can serve Willow Valley Communities Residents in their journey to wellness and good health.

Tuesday, February 13 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Linda Dobbins, Garden Apartments

Leadership Beyond the Military Imagine embarking on a career in US Army Military Intelligence, then working your way up to hold many other high-ranking positions. Bernie Dougherty did just that, working for the Department of Justice, the National Counterintelligence Center, the Department of Defense, and others. Join Bernie as he discusses his very interesting background.

Thursday, March 7 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Bernie Dougherty, SouthPointe Resident

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If Walls Could Talk This is a history lesson and a story of preservation

by Susan Highfield and her husband, Bob. Together, they purchased the Jacob Schock Homestead, which was built in Lancaster County in 1739, had the home taken apart, piece by piece, and moved south of Quarryville to Oxford, PA. Undeterred by the magnitude of the work, they then went on to restore two other 18th century homes.

Tuesday, April 2 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Susan Highfield, Providence Park

The Dramatist Spring Run Resident Bob Davis has journeyed all over the world and is a skilled playwright, having written over thirty full-length and one-act plays. He published two books containing ten of his works which are specially designed for small theaters. Bob’s plays have been read and produced in Texas, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Florida, and Delaware. He is a lifetime member of The Dramatist Guild of America.

Thursday, April 18 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Bob Davis, Spring Run Resident

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Education Classes Register using Event Registration.

Another Trip Around the House Go back in time to consider the development of a variety of products we use at home. These products range from the kitchen to the pantry, from the school lunch backpack to the dressing table. All of them are familiar to us: Avon, Gatorade, Jell-O, the Thermos bottle, and Heinz ketchup. Several of them have been with us for more than a century, and each has its own charming origin.

Monday, January 15 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge

Master of Screwball Comedy: The Comic Genius of Writer-Director Preston Sturges in the 1940s Though his Hollywood career lasted over 30 years, Preston Sturgis’ greatest comedies exploded in a furious five-year burst of activity from 1939 to 1944. Sturges wrote and directed The Great McGinty, Christmas in July, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Palm Beach Story, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek and Hail the Conquering Hero and more than half a century later, four of these—The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Palm Beach Story and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek—were chosen by the American Film Institute as being among the 100 funniest American films of all time.

In two sessions, watch scenes from all of these movies (and laugh a lot) as we examine the comic genius of this great American writer-director.

Tuesdays, January 16, 23 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Bridge Play of the Hand in Suit Contracts Learn methods that can increase your ability to take more tricks when playing in a suit contract. The course is appropriate for newer and intermediate players. Class size is limited to 32 participants—you do not need a partner.

Wednesdays, January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; Thursday, March 7* 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Activity Room (*March 7 class held in the Cultural Center Education Room) Instructor: Barry Degler, LM, ABT and Certified ACBL Duplicate Director Cost: $5/8 sessions

What Exactly IS Impressionism?

Impressionism is considered the earliest distinct modern art movement in painting. This talk features four of the earliest Impressionist artists: Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This program will provide the underpinnings and/or refreshers to comfortably relate to the four and many others as well, while enjoying special highlights and stories about the fascinating men and their serious artistic efforts.

The name “Impressionism” originated with a news reporter’s efforts to be sarcastic about the sketch-like quality of some of the aforementioned artists’ work. But that was precisely the point—to paint broad visual interpretations rather than precise detail. The public soon accepted the new style, which they felt spoke to the tumultuous mid-19th century times in which they lived.

Thursday, January 25 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum Cost: $5

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Global Warming: A Scientific Perspective Please do not let the word “scientific” in the title prevent you from attending. Rather, think about this presentation as being a primer regarding global warming; no high-level chemistry or math needed. The talk will stick to describing the basic scientific principles behind global warming, and, in so doing, hopefully raise your understanding of the basic scientific principles behind this phenomenon.

A caveat: global warming arouses passions among its believers as well as its deniers. This talk will avoid discussing the multitude of such entanglements created by hot-button political rhetoric, anti-science fervor, and uninformed predispositions that cling so strongly to this topic.

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

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge

Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame’s Best Author Nancy C. Groff explores the origins of Lancaster’s famous Watt & Shand Department Store, its landmark building, and the efforts of the three Scottish entrepreneurs who developed it: James Shand, Gilbert Thompson, and Peter T. Watt.

Upon opening their doors on March 9, 1878, their story was only beginning. The success of the store played an enormous role in enhancing Lancaster’s vitality as their financial achievements helped Lancaster’s merchant and commerce community bloom.

Nancy will also discuss the Peter T. Watt family legacy and their beautiful mansion at the corner of Marietta & President Avenues.

The house was designed by renowned Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban, as was the Watt & Shand Department Store itself, now home to the Lancaster Marriott.

Books will be available for purchase after the presentation.

Monday, January 22 1:30 p.m. – 2: 15 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Nancy C. Groff, RN/BSN Cost: No charge

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Urban Legend: The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban Written by Gregory J. Scott, Urban Legend celebrates the life and work of C. Emlen Urban, a truly remarkable man who singlehandedly changed the architectural face of Lancaster City from 1885 to 1937. The stories you will read are the result of years of research, exploration, and discovery that accurately and artistically convey the beauty of his work and the story of his life—forever archiving his place in history. This is the first hardbound book ever published about the life and legacy of C. Emlen Urban.

Books will be available for purchase after the presentation.

Thursday, January 25 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Gregory J. Scott, Partner Emeritus, RLPS Architects Cost: No charge

Musical Love Affairs Throughout time, musicians have composed and performed music about love. Many musicians used their own personal relationships as inspiration for their music. Discover the love stories of musicians such as Beethoven and his mysterious Immortal Beloved, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd Harrison, Johnny Cash and June Carter, and many more.

Tuesday, February 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Jill Graybill, Adjunct Music and Foundational Studies, HACC Cost: $5

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How to Listen to Classical Music Pre-Webcast Talks How are we to make sense of classical music? It comes in so many forms and styles, colors and languages, traditions and nationalities, that it can be difficult to understand all its facets.

In these two talks, listeners will be offered ideas on how to listen and what to listen for as they prepare for two corresponding webcasts (pgs. 14, 15). We’ll also consider what messages these symphonies might be trying to convey, and what performance challenges the musicians face.

These pre-webcast lectures are intended for everyone, whether or not you plan to attend the webcast.

If you have never attended a webcast, come to one of these sessions and then attend the corresponding webcast. You’ll begin to listen in a whole new way!

Riccardo Chailly Conducts Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky—With the Filarmonica della Scala Pre-Webcast Talk Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident Cost: No charge Webcast: Friday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m.

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Fabio Luisi Conducts Orff's Carmina Burana and Catulli Carmina Pre-Webcast Talk Monday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Davis Giersch, Gables Resident Cost: No charge Webcast: Wednesday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m.

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Paper Bag Machine

Inventors Series Inventions often arise from keen insights and observations or a dire necessity coupled with emerging technology.

These two presentations continue this series' look at breakthrough inventions and the stories of the people behind them.

Mondays, February 5, 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Conrad Stanitski, Visiting Scholar, Franklin & Marshall College Cost: No charge

Almost Famous Inventors

Eponymous Inventors II

How many of you change channels with a TV remote?

Bring home your groceries in a brown paper bag? How many of you have benefited from having an implantable cardiac pacemaker?

Say the word “Ford” and many think of Henry Ford and his automobile. Likewise, Bell and the telephone, and Edison with his electric light bulb carry the same level of recognition. Through a variety of media—magazines, books, and films—the general public is well aware of the backgrounds of these eponymous (namesake) inventors.

From the mundane to the essential, these inventions have changed lives. But the names and stories of those who invented these items remain largely unknown. This presentation will try to correct that, as you’re introduced to historical inventors Wilson Greatbatch (pacemaker), Margaret Knight (paper bag machine), Robert Adler (TV remote), and Philo T. Farnsworth (television).

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However, many other eponymous inventors have back stories that are not well known by the general public.

This talk, the second in the series, discusses more of such inventors: George W. Ferris; Howard Head; Robert Gore; Fred Waring. Who were they?

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Implicit Bias and Race Implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias, is a learned assumption, belief, or attitude that exists in the subconscious.

These biases develop over time until they occur automatically and unintentionally to affect our judgments, decisions, and behaviors. Residing deep in the subconscious, these biases are different from known biases that individuals may choose to conceal for social and/or political correctness.

What are the consequences of implicit racial bias, for us as individuals and as a society? Can they be overcome?

Tuesday, February 6 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Sue Linderman, Co-founder, Westminster Peace & Justice Work Group Cost: No charge

Together, They Founded the United States The American Revolution was the catalyst that brought several different factions together to fight England, their common enemy. A diverse group of colonial leaders determinedly rallied the people from diverse regions to oppose what they saw as tyranny from across the ocean. These differences of opinion resulted in the creation of political parties, providing a mechanism and a forum for discussion and decision making rather than internal bloodshed. Multiple compromises resulted in the adoption of the United States Constitution in 1789.

The focus of Together, They Founded the United States is six of these men who had significant impact upon the founding and sustaining of the nation: John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.

Participants should prepare for lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. Dr. Frick’s goal is education with a smile.

Tuesdays, February 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Robert Frick, EdD, Providence Park Resident Cost: No charge

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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? German I

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? German II

Learning German is a fun way to stimulate brain function while enhancing your communicative skills.

This class is designed for beginners and will cover how to study a foreign language, vocabulary, rudimentary expressions, and syntax.

This class is designed for students who have a basic German vocabulary and some grammar. Verb structures and sentence formation will be expanded with a vocabulary emphasizing practical necessities such as shopping and dining out.

Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21; March 6, 13, 20 (no class February 28) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident Cost: $5/6 sessions

Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21; March 6, 13, 20 (no class February 28) 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Instructor: Sally Goodhart, Former Educator, North Resident Cost: $5/6 sessions

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A Melodious Valentine—The Three Tenors When we think of Valentine's Day, we typically envision candy, flowers, a greeting card, and a romantic dinner.

Let's add fantastic music to that list! The Three Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras) were an operatic singing trio that came together in Rome, Italy on the eve of the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final and became an instant success, watched by a global television audience of 800 million. Their original recording, The Three Tenors in Concert, holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling classical music album. Become more acquainted with the lives of this sensational trio and let their tremendous music make your Valentine's Day truly special.

Wednesday, February 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

James Webb Space Telescope: Planetary Systems, As Never Seen Before From galaxies to planetary systems, the James Webb Space Telescope is revealing myriad secrets of the universe. This talk will emphasize new insights that test fundamental questions of astrobiology in our planetary system and beyond. Emphasis will be placed on new discoveries revealed since Michael’s last talk in October 2023.

Tuesday, February 20 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Michael Mumma, PhD, North Resident, Senior Scientist Emeritus, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Cost: No charge

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Care and Share: Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation with the Pennsylvania Attorney General Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry (daughter of North Resident MaryAnn DeAngelo) will discuss the work of her office’s Senior Protection Unit, which investigates and prosecutes those who cheat, deceive, or abuse older Pennsylvanians. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the third-highest percentage of elderly residents in the United States, with nearly 2 million residents over the age of 65.

Statistically, senior citizens are favored targets for many kinds of consumer fraud including identity theft, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud, and romance scams. The Attorney General will also discuss common signs of fraud, what to do if you suspect you or others may have been victimized, and where to report your concerns.

Wednesday, February 21 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Michelle Henry, PA State Attorney General Cost: No charge

Michelle Henry, PA State Attorney General

Be Part of a Podcast Session You may have heard our Life Under the Willow Tree podcast over the past year and been curious about how the podcast is created or what it is like to participate in making it. Take advantage of this opportunity to see our live podcast being made and consider submitting a question you’d like to have answered on-air. The subject of the podcast will be listed in the Weekly Insider at least two weeks before this session.

Tuesday, February 27 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenters: Life Under the Willow Tree Podcast Group Cost: No charge

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Willow Valley Trees Learn about some of the trees thriving on our Willow Valley campus, including a “living fossil” that was once believed to be extinct; America's most favorite tree; and the tree whose berries are today considered "the fruit of broken dreams." Spring Run Resident Len Eiserer will talk about these and other arboreal residents who have deep roots in our vibrant community.

Wednesday, February 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Len Eiserer, PhD, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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American Troubadour: The Life and Music of Stephen Foster We’re all familiar with the songs of Stephen Foster, from Camptown Races to My Old Kentucky Home. But Foster’s short and tragic career is little known. This tunefilled program explores the life and music of America’s most popular composer of the 1800s, who broke from European tradition to stitch together the music of slaves and settlers, creating a lively, fresh, and distinctively American sound—a legacy that still inspires present-day performers.

Thursday, February 22 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired Cost: $5

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Creating Landmark Photography—Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner With the dawning of the American Civil War, the nascent art of photography was destined to change forever. The conflict would become the most widely covered event of the 19th century, whereby the realities of war would be brought home to the public. Gain a unique insight into the Civil War era through the lenses of Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner, whose concentration on individuals and battle sites have become legendary.

Wednesday, February 28 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

Removing Wounded, Matthew Brady

Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Maj. Myers, Lts. Stryker and Norton. "10th Pa. Reserves", Alexander Gardner

Facebook 101 Whether you’re new to Facebook or a frequent user, there’s always something new to discover. We’ll begin with the basics, such as how to create your account and set up your profile. More advanced topics will include: sharing photos, tagging friends, messaging, and account security. Half of the class time will be used for individualized attention, so please bring your questions and your device.

Monday, March 4 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist Cost: No charge

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We Were There: Surviving the Holocaust in Shanghai Identical twins, Monika White and Gitta Martin, were born in the Shanghai Jewish Ghetto, the only sanctuary for Jewish refugees in Japanese-controlled China in the late 1930s. Their family fled from Hitler’s Berlin to live in Shanghai until 1948. The sisters tell the story of their childhood in Shanghai, including their time in Japanese internment and afterward. From a difficult childhood, they'll then take the audience through their journey to the USA as refugees and the interesting lives they built for themselves.

Tuesday, March 5 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenters: Monika White & Gitta Martin, Holocaust Survivors Cost: No charge

The Magical World of Venice First settled by migrant fishermen, Venice rose to become a powerhouse of Mediterranean commerce.

Adding luster to its civic glory were the paintings of Titian, the music of Vivaldi, and the gilded domes of St. Mark’s Basilica. But behind the dazzling façade, scandal and violence flourished in the shadows. The 19th century brought doom and decay, then rebirth as one of the world’s top sightseeing destinations.

This program brings you all the turbulent history and magical beauty of Venice.

Wednesday, March 6 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired Cost: $5

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Saluting the Hallowed Halls of the Grand Ole Opry When planning a trip to Tennessee, a must-see destination is its largest city and capital, Nashville.

After visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Grand Ole Opry, you’ll know: Nashville is synonymous with Country and Western Music.

This musical style focuses on the lives and loves of working-class and blue-collar Americans, while the productions often feature banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, and guitars. Legendary performers such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Sr., Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, and Tammy Wynette are just a few who have made the city of Nashville a musical treasure. Learn about these artists—and others—whose songs and ballads have made them immortal in Country and Western Music.

A Pilgrimage to Israel: Galilee & Jerusalem The Land of Israel has been called “The 5th Gospel.”

Join us for a walk through the Holy Land, experiencing a little of what it is like to see the stories of the Bible in their setting and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Jeff Scheich of Lincoln, Nebraska, a pastor and son of Manor Resident Betty Scheich, leads us on a visual ‘pilgrimage’ around the Sea of Galilee, seeing places like Capernaum, Nazareth, and Magdala.

Thursday, March 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD. Cost: $5

Jerusalem is the holy city for three major world religions, with millions of pilgrims visiting every year. Pastor Jeff leads us as we explore the Old City of David, the Temple Mount, the Garden of Gethsemane—the place where Jesus was buried—and more. Good news: Jesus isn’t there! But the places are still there for us to explore. Bring your questions for a Q&A after the session.

Wednesday, March 13; Thursday, March 14 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Jeff Scheich, Pastor Cost: No charge

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Lancaster County’s Amish Community Series There is a natural fascination with the Amish, a group that lives side by side with modern society while maintaining such a distinctively different lifestyle. This set of lectures will broaden your knowledge and understanding of these Plain People.

Mondays, March 18, 25; April 8, 15 (No session April 1) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Cost: $10/4 lectures Trip is not included in the cost of the lecture series.

Introducing the Amish: History, Culture, and Contemporary Change in the Lancaster Settlement Who are the Amish, and why do they live the way they do? In this opening session, you'll be introduced to the local Amish community, including its history, basic beliefs, and distinctive aspects of Amish culture. From one perspective, Amish society may seem frozen in time, yet it is dynamic and changing in the twenty-first century. This session will conclude by noting some areas of change that will be explored in subsequent sessions.

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Genetic Diseases in the Old Order Communities and the Clinic for Special Children Herman Bontrager and Dr. Kevin Strauss from the Clinic of Special Children will give an overview of geneticallytransmitted diseases that are prevalent in the Amish community, but also present in the general population around the world. They will discuss how the Amish have come to engage cutting-edge medicine in the process of treating these diseases and how their participation has, in turn, contributed to the advancement of genomic medical treatment for others. Information about the care provided and the research conducted at the Clinic for Special Children (a not-for-profit service for people who are not insured) to provide lifesaving alternatives for patients who suffer from diseases that are often fatal without treatment will be included.

Monday, March 25 Presenters: Herman Bontrager, Chair of the Board, Clinic for Special Children; Dr. Kevin Strauss, Medical Director, Clinic for Special Children

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Amish Education: Background, Curriculum, and Classroom Management in a One-Room School

Amish Enterprise: Flourishing Small Business and the Dilemmas of Technology Just a few decades ago, virtually all Amish families were farming. Today, although many Amish remain in agriculture, a majority of households are involved with other lines of work, from small-scale manufacturing and retail store ownership to construction trades and more. Steve Nolt will provide an overview of the shift to entrepreneurship and engage in live, in-person conversations with leaders of the Amish business community, covering the conundrums that Amish business people face and the way Amish business owners creatively limit and leverage technology in the twenty-first century.

Long after the demise of “the little red schoolhouse” in most of rural America, Amish children are still receiving an education in one-room schools with a single teacher and a teacher's aide managing all eight grades. Steve Nolt will offer an overview of Amish schooling, including the legal negotiation and background that legitimized Amish schools and the opening of special education schools in the Lancaster Amish settlement. The majority of the session will be devoted to a conversation between Nolt and a former Amish school teacher, who will discuss the structure of the school day, the curriculum and textbooks used in Amish schools, and the challenges and joys of being a one-room school teacher.

Monday, April 15 Presenters: Steve Nolt and Amish school teacher

Monday, April 8 Presenters: Steve Nolt and Amish guests in conversation

Meal in an Old Order Amish Home and Conversation with the Amish Hosts Enjoy a traditional Amish meal served family style during this unique experience on the family farm of one of two Amish families (Melvin and Sally Esh or Ben and Hanna King). The Amish meal will include: chicken, barbecued meatballs, mashed potatoes, noodles, a variety of sides/salads, and dessert selections including shoofly pie.

Please note: When registering for the lunch trip, you will be given two options: one of the homes has a set of stairs and the other home does not. If you are not able to take the steps, please register for the no stairs location.

Wednesday, April 24 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Transportation will be provided to the Amish family farm of Sally Esh or Hannah King.

Cost: $60 (includes transportation, meal, tips) Register: ERS > TRIPS (Pick up times will be listed in ERS when registering.)

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Unique Inspirations From the late 1880’s until 1955, three unique artists worked in the Montmartre area of Paris, France. They endeavored, with few outside influences, to bring fresh and unusual works to the world of art. The three artists, a Jewish-born Italian artist/sculptor, Amedeo Modigliani, and the mother-son pair of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo, created masterful works that serve as testament to the powers of individuals to freely think and imagine their own dreams into realities.

This series will bring forth the talent and turmoil in each artist’s life, as well as examples of their masterful creations. Each lecture focuses on an individual, but references will be made to connections with the others. Even if their names are not familiar to you, this promises to be a captivating lecture series.

A Resolute Visionary—Amedeo Modigliani Handsome, amicable Amedeo Modigliani was born in Italy in 1884, but suffered from ailments to his health from a young age, ultimately dying from tuberculosis at 35. However, driven by his love for the creation of art, he spent his days on Earth creating extraordinary pieces until his energy was extinguished. Female figures in stone and paint were Modigliani’s preferred subjects. He never painted from memory, needing to know each model first; otherwise, he said, “I cannot paint their eyes.” Nearly penniless, he procured the limestone for his sculptures from castoffs left by workers who were building a nearby portion of the Paris Metro system. This remarkable man, who contributed so significantly to the art world, is known today for his uniqueness in both painting and sculpting.

His dramatic life has inspired movies, novels, and sundry tributes to his memory.

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Tuesdays, March 19, 26; April 2 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Elaine Wilson, Founder, Susquehanna Art Museum Cost: $10/3 sessions

From Artist Model to Mistress of Art— Suzanne Valadon Independent and feisty, Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938) grew up roaming the crooked lanes and many hills of the Montmartre section of Paris. As a teenager, Valadon realized she could surreptitiously study art by modelling for artists. So, men like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Edgar Degas, and August Renoir entered her life. As they painted, she studied the way they arranged compositions, mixed paint, adjusted the light, and used various painting tools. Soon after, she developed her own painting and drawing talents, and quickly became internationally recognized for her paintings of women, flowers, and cats. Sadly, after her death, her works were largely forgotten until the later years of the 20th century. Now rediscovered, her nearly priceless art hangs in galleries and museums worldwide.

Tuesday, March 26

A Troubled Virtuoso—Maurice Utrillo From the onset, the life of Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955) was filled with drama and mental health struggles. His mother, artist Suzanne Valadon (see above), was absent for many hours of her son’s early years as she worked to support them. At 21, his mother taught him to paint, which became his lifelong driving force. One year older than his friend Modigliani, and only 18 years younger than his mother, Utrillo found the same attractions to cafes, cabarets, and alcohol as they did. And like the other two, he was primarily self-taught. During his 72 years, he produced well over a thousand oil paintings of street scenes and landscapes that today serve as artistic references to how Paris once looked.

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Florence: Birthplace of the Renaissance Some 600 years ago, Florence was the center of a radically new literary and artistic movement in northern Italy.

Inspired by the achievements of ancient Greece and Rome—and fueled by hard-won commercial wealth— the Renaissance came to define the very best in Western culture. This program examines the history of Florence and some of the main characters, from Michelangelo to the Medici, who shaped its lasting influence. Also featured are the great churches, palaces, and other visual delights that draw millions of tourists to Florence every year.

Wednesday, March 20 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: John Maietta, US Army Retired Cost: $5

Move Over, George Jetson In the year 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred, and the United States established a presence in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, an American animated sitcom entitled The Jetsons first aired on TV, featuring a family living a century into the future.

George Jetson, along with his wife Jane, their teenage daughter Judy, son Elroy, and dog, Astro, resided in the Skypad Apartments located in Orbit City. They traveled in flying cars while robots did their domestic chores. It is now 62 years since The Jetsons first appeared, and time to see how their “space-age” apartment could very well fit into our own neighborhood today.

Wednesday, April 3 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD. Cost: $5

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Presidential Elections, But Were Afraid to Ask On November 5th, Americans will be voting in a presidential election. What do you know about the election process and will you be ready to vote? As the title of this course indicates, we will spend time on your questions. One topic to be covered is the Electoral College, and questions to discuss are: Will there be a third party in the 2024 election? Who will the Republican nominee choose for their vicepresidential running mate? What is the importance of presidential debates? Join us for this timely and interesting discussion.

Tuesday, April 9 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Greg Ferro, Former Educator Cost: $5/2 sessions

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Instagram 101 Welcome to Instagram 101, a beginner’s guide to understanding the social media app. If you’re interested in getting an Instagram account, or have just created one but aren’t sure how to use it, this is a perfect class for you. We’ll begin with the basics: creating an account and the basic layout of Instagram. More advanced topics will include messaging, posting, and account security. At the end of the presentation, we will break off into groups for individualized attention, so please bring your questions and your device.

Thursday, April 4 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Anna Middleton, Social & Multimedia Specialist Cost: No charge

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The Henry Ford Museum— A Dream Realized There is no question that Henry Ford is a giant in American history. His dream that all Americans would have access to an automobile was realized with the assembly line, division of labor, and mass production.

He literally changed the profile of American life from horse drawn wagons to motorized vehicles.

Henry Ford had another dream: the creation of a museum as "the best way of preserving at least a part of our history and traditions." The Henry Ford Museum, built in Dearborn, Michigan opened its doors to the public in 1933 on a 12-acre site and featured Henry Ford's personal collection of historic objects as well as antique machinery, automobiles, pop culture items, locomotives, aircraft, and other items. Join in this virtual tour of the Henry Ford Museum, showcasing its interesting collections which have now evolved into a treasure for all Americans.

A Life of Triumph and Tragedy— Charles A. Lindbergh At 10:24 p.m. on May 21, 1927, a small silver monoplane touched down on Le Bourget Field in Paris, France. As the plane came to a stop and the motor was silenced, a crowd of 100,000 rushed to sweep the pilot from the cockpit. The aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, had been flying non-stop for 33½ hours, covering a distance of 3,600 miles, while not sleeping for 55 hours.

Thursday, May 9 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

When Lindbergh stepped from that plane, his name and photograph were flashed around the world, making him an international hero. Sadly, in 1932, his life took a heartbreaking turn when his son was kidnapped from his home in western New Jersey, later to be found dead on the property. The kidnapping became world news and led to the arrest, trial, and death sentence of Bruno Hauptmann. In this presentation, we’ll look at the life of Lindbergh, from its thrilling highs to its devastating lows.

Thursday, April 25 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, PhD Cost: $5

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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 that 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, hands-on workshops for small groups, instructional newsletters, a website (AppleUsersWVC.club), special one-on-one help sessions, technical troubleshooting, support, and more. 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, January 17 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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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 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. We will cover topics such as filling out the Health Details screen; creating a Medical ID; reviewing your Health Checklist and health data, viewing health trends, highlights, and details for specific categories, collecting data from other sources (devices and apps), and the privacy of your data. The health features of the Apple Watch will be covered in a separate presentation.

Monday, January 22 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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How to Use an Apple Watch: A Beginner’s Guide Learn more about your Apple Watch, the versatile wrist-worn companion that can help motivate you to be more active, can track important health information, stay in touch with those who matter most to you, and do so much more—with or without your iPhone. This hands-on workshop reviews the key parts of the Apple Watch and what they do, explains the basic “gestures” that your Apple Watch uses, the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, and more. Health features are covered in a separate workshop. Bring your fully charged iPhone and Apple Watch to the workshop. Class size limited.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Friday, January 26 Session 2: Friday, February 2 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Unlocking Everyone’s Potential: Overview of Apple’s Accessibility Features Apple has a strong focus on accessibility and offers a wide range of features to make their products and platforms more accessible to individuals with disabilities.

From vision and hearing impairments to motor and cognitive challenges, Apple's innovative technologies are designed to create a more inclusive and accessible digital experience. In this presentation, we’ll look at a few examples of the many accessibility features that Apple offers. In the follow-up hands-on workshops, we’ll dig deeper into the features of various categories: vision, hearing, physical and motor, and speech.

Thursday, February 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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Backup, Backup, Backup “Oh, NO! My computer crashed and all my documents and pictures are gone!” Don’t let this happen to you.

Come to class and find out how to protect your precious information so that you never experience this sickening situation.

Wednesday, February 7 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Cathy Thorn, Gables Resident Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Vision Features (a two-part series) Over the course of these two classes, we will learn more about: •

Customizing your display to best support your vision preferences and/or challenges

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Instantly enlarging an area of your screen

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Using the camera as a magnifying glass to read prescription bottles, menus, and more

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Detecting people, objects, and scenes around you with Detection Mode and Image Descriptions

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Increasing text legibility and visibility

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Dictation and your Siri assistant

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Having selected text or the entire screen read aloud to you

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Displaying a zoomed version of text, menu items, buttons, or input fields

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Enabling screen-reading technology to describe on-screen elements

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Enabling navigation using gestures and spoken feedback

A third date may be added to this series, if needed.

Wednesdays, February 7, 14 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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Apple Health App and Apple Watch This hands-on workshop is for iPhone users who also have an Apple Watch and wish to examine how the watch and the Health app work together. Learn about the many health features of the Apple Watch. Bring your fully charged iPhone and Apple Watch to the workshop. Class size limited.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with the iPhone/iPad Health app and with how your Apple Watch works.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Thursday, February 8 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Session 2: Tuesday, February 13 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Apple Watch Activity App and iPhone Fitness App Learn to use the Activity and Workout apps on your Apple Watch. Track how much you move, exercise, and stand from day to day. You’ll also learn how to start, end, track, and customize your workouts, check your progress for the day on your Apple Watch, or check your entire history from the Fitness app on your iPhone.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Monday, February 19 Session 2: Tuesday, February 27 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Hearing Features Use your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to: •

Turn spoken dialogue into text and display it in real time (e.g. podcasts, FaceTime, live conversations)

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Have your device continuously listen for certain sounds—such as a barking dog, doorbell, or siren— and notify you when it recognizes these sounds

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Choose visual or vibrating alerts for incoming iPhone and FaceTime calls, new text messages, new and sent mail, and calendar events

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Customize the subtitles and captions of supported video apps Wednesday, February 21 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

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Considerations for Managing your Digital Legacy Digital legacy refers to the collection of a person's digital assets, online accounts, and digital presence that they leave behind after they pass away. It encompasses various aspects of an individual's digital life, including social media accounts, email accounts, digital photos and videos, online subscriptions, digital documents, and other forms of digital content.

In the modern digital age, where many aspects of our lives are intertwined with the online world, digital legacy has become an important consideration. Just as individuals make plans for the distribution of their physical assets and belongings through wills and estate planning, it has become necessary to address the management and transfer of digital assets and accounts as part of one's overall estate planning process.

A digital legacy checklist will be provided to help you navigate and organize your digital presence and assets.

Thursday, February 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Apple Accessibility Workshop: Physical and Motor Features In this iPhone/iPad class, learn more about: •

Navigating and interacting by using your voice to tap, swipe, type, and more

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Adapting your touchscreen to fit your physical needs

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Tapping the back of your iPhone to automatically perform a range of custom tasks

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Simplifying keystrokes and adjusting the sensitivity of Mac keyboard Wednesday, February 28 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe 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.

Wednesday, March 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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Apple Accessibility Workshop: Cognitive Features Learn to focus on the iPhone/iPad content you want by: •

Reducing the visual clutter of ads, buttons, and navigation bars

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Turning passages of text into easy listening

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Minimizing everyday sounds that might be distracting, discomforting, or overwhelming

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Activating focus areas like Do Not Disturb, Work, or Sleep to silence notifications Wednesday, March 6 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Susan Culbertson, SouthPointe Resident Cost: No charge

Computer Club Membership Benefits What are the benefits of being a Computer Club member? And what does your $20 lifetime membership fee really do for you? Find out in this fun format of a popular game show. We will reveal what is behind each of 11 doors (not just three!). And yes, there are two ‘zonker’ doors in the mix. Will you pick the right one?

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.”

Wednesday, March 13 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Ann Willets, Lakes Resident Cost: No charge

Accessing the Lancaster Public Library's Resources and Services Through the Lancaster Public Library, you can access a host of free physical and digital resources just by being a patron. The physical collection amounts to over 100,000 items and includes hundreds of e-resources and expected print titles, but also features great courses, local yearbooks, movies and tv shows, games, and so much more! Plus, through the library’s digital resources, you can access books, movies, magazines, and databases—all from the comfort of your home.

Tuesday, March 19 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Theodore Griffiths, Lancaster County Library Cost: No charge

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Managing Your Modem and Router

Personal Computer Routine Housekeeping

Computers, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and electronics of all types are dependent on connecting to the internet.

You may have wondered: how does your home network work? This class will provide modem, router, and network basics, plus you’ll learn helpful troubleshooting techniques you can use when your home network isn’t working correctly.

Is your PC running slow or doing things you don’t want?

Learn the routine actions that can be taken to keep your PC operating smoothly. Residents who sign up for the class will be sent an email soliciting questions they 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.

Tuesday, March 26 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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Understanding TiVo

Productivity Through Your Web Browser

TiVo is the digital recorder of choice. If you’d like to learn how it could benefit you, this is your chance! This class will demonstrate basic features like using the program guide, recording programs, replaying dialogue you missed, skipping commercials, and always recording a program when it airs. If you already have a TiVo, learn more advanced features such as skipping through the guide, displaying only your favorite channels, accessing premium services, and playing recorded programs 30% faster. You’ll receive a useful handout covering basic installation, setup, and use; several intermediate and advanced features; and troubleshooting suggestions.

You likely already use your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) daily to access information, read/send emails, use social media like Facebook or Instagram, shop, do research, watch YouTube videos, and more. In this session, we will show you how to do these things safely and efficiently while also increasing your productivity with extensions, small software addons that can customize your browser and help you become productive in all your internet tasks.

Thursday, April 11 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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We will share some useful extensions for Firefox and similar browsers, where and how to get them, how to install, use, and uninstall them, and how they help you be more productive and safer on the Internet.

Note: While we won’t be showing specifically Safari-based extensions, what you learn in this class can also be applied to Safari.

Thursday, April 11 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident Cost: No charge

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Gmail 101

Gmail 102

Many Residents use Gmail on the web. We will explore web-based Gmail features that you may or may not know such as Undo/Delay/Schedule/Send; inserting pictures, a website document, voice, video, and more in an email. We’ll also discuss how to create a tagline and multiple signatures, and how to subscribe/block/delete/ archive single or multiple emails; how to create/manage/ use labels and powerful search functions. Finally, we’ll show how to add a contact from the email to the address book, set up a vacation response, and create an alias for multiple contacts so you don’t have to type each address individually. If time permits, we’ll answer questions and address any other topics of interest. This is only for webbased Gmail and not for Gmail using email clients like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook.

This is a continuation of the Gmail 101 class. It will explore Gmail settings and how Gmail integrates with other Google products and services to save time. We will take an example email and convert it into an event in the Google calendar, or as a follow-up task, migrate your AOL, Yahoo email, and contacts to Gmail. As time permits, we’ll answer questions and address other topics of interest. This is only for web-based Gmail and not for Gmail using email clients like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook.

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

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident Cost: No charge

Wednesday, May 1 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Jay Shah, North 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 area 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 our clubs’ continuing education? If so, please contact: Susan Culbertson: susan.culbertson@me.com Bill Skelly: whskelly@aol.com

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CAMERA CLUB CL ASSES

Camera Club Classes Register using Event Registration.

Want Prints? Here’s What You Need to Know For many people, a photo isn’t a photo until it’s been printed. We want something we can hold, put in an album, hang on the wall, or display on its own. It’s easy to obtain prints from your digital camera. This class will discuss the options—a kiosk at CVS, a camera store, online, a photobook, or printing them yourself. We’ll also talk briefly about transferring pictures from your camera to your computer.

Monday, January 29 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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Introduction to Photo Editing Have you ever taken a picture and wished you could adjust something about it? Boosting the color, fixing the lighting, or removing a blemish? In this class, we will demonstrate basic editing functions like straightening, cropping, changing brightness/contrast/color, sharpening, and erasing unwanted flaws—all of which can be easily accomplished with nearly any editing software.

Monday, February 19 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

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Introduction to Google Photos For Android-based cell phone users, the Google Photos app automatically stores your new cell phone photos in the Cloud, making them available on all your devices. Learn how to use Google Photos features to organize your pictures by time and date, to add photos taken with other cameras or scanned from prints, and to create albums to share with friends and family.

Thursday, March 21 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Ron Dillon, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

Great Photographers, Part 4: West Coast Giants of f.64—Edward Weston (18861958), Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976), and Ansel Adams (1902-1984) One of the most famous movements in the history of photography, Group f.64 began in the San Francisco Bay area and revolutionized 20th century American photography. Weston, Cunningham, and Adams were all founding members of this group of strongly individualist artists who embraced and promoted landscapes as well as portraiture, documentary, and even commercial work. Revolutionary in its day, Group f.64 was one of the first modern art movements defined by women and men working as equals. From the San Francisco Bay Area, its influence extended internationally, contributing significantly to the recognition of photography as a fine art.

Cabbage Leaf, Edward Weston

Wednesday, April 3 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Carolyn Bausinger, Lakes Resident Cost: No charge

McGown Peak Reflected on Stanley Lake, Idaho, Ansel Adams

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WELLNESS SPECIAL EVENTS

Wellness Special Events Register using Event Registration.

Total Knee Replacement Surgery Is knee pain affecting your daily life? Are you running out of non-operative options for knee arthritis?

Total knee replacement is a safe, durable, and proven beneficial surgery. During the process, the surgeon removes a portion of the damaged joint and replaces it with new metal and plastic joint surfaces, a procedure which may give you back your life.

Dr. Gregory Tocks received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He did an orthopedic internship and residency at Pinnacle Health System/UPMC and completed his joint replacement and adult reconstruction fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University.

Wednesday, March 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Dr. Gregory Tocks, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster Cost: No charge

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WVC Motivational Challenge: Walking Across America Join the WVC Walking Across America Challenge! This year’s challenge is designed for all fitness levels. The Fitness Team invites all Residents and Team Members to get moving by taking the challenge to walk more. For six weeks, teams will compete against each other to see which team can accumulate the most mileage. All participants will be placed randomly on a team captained by a Fitness Team Member.

Packet pickup week will be March 25 – 30. In your packet will be six tally sheets to track your progress for each week. Record your earned mileage on your tally sheet to help your team reach the finish line. Help create an active culture at Willow Valley simply by walking more with your team!

Sunday, April 7 – Saturday, May 11, 2024 Registration: Renaissance – Special Events

Lancaster Senior Games The Lancaster Senior Games combine sports, recreation, friendly competition, and fellowship into a week of funfilled activities. This exciting event will be held at Spooky Nook Sports (2913 Nook Road, Manheim, just off Rt. 283 at the Salunga exit).

Brochures will be available prior to the event. You can also learn more at LancSeniorGames.org.

The Fitness Team asks all Residents participating in the Lancaster Senior Games to please register and pay the registration fee through the Cultural Center Fitness Center.

Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10 Register: Cultural Center Fitness Center, 717.464.6434

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Educational Walks & Hikes Register using Event Registration.

Wildflowers in Winter Walk on the beautiful Willow Valley path, along the wildflower meadows, and into the wooded areas along the creek to learn about the many seed types we’ll find. We will learn about the pods, seeds, samaras (aka helicopter seeds), and nuts from trees and wildflowers all around us.

Like flowers, the seed stage has its own natural beauty, uniqueness, and value to the environment and wildlife.

Choose one: Friday, February 16 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Cultural Center Lower Level Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

Winter Wonderland Walk Snow or no snow, the park is a beautiful place to walk and learn about nature any time of year. Take a stroll through the woods, meadows, and along the water to enjoy nature during the winter season.

Lancaster County Central Park Choose one: Friday, January 12 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at 580 E. Farm View Dr, Lancaster Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

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Maple Sugaring in the Park Are you ready for some fresh maple syrup? See and learn all about the process of making it. We will explore the history of the process, collect sap, boil away the water, smell the syrup, and taste the maple candy. Follow the signs to maple sugaring.

Choose one: Thursday, February 29 Session 1: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 11 (733 Williamson Rd, Lancaster) Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

Choose one: Tuesday, January 30 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Wake Up Spring Walk As the ground starts to thaw and springtime begins, take a walk to look for the first signs of spring. We will explore the many plants and animals that have made it through the long winter to be the first to wake up in the spring.

Choose one: Thursday, March 21 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Environmental Center (1 Nature’s Way) Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

Wednesday Wildflower Walks Come to one or two hikes (or all of them!) and see the new flowers blooming as we walk along different trails in the woodland wildflower area. Throughout the month, the trees will also begin flowering and birds will start singing, so come each week to see the changes that are taking place!

Choose one or more: Wednesday, April 10, 24; May 8 Hike 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hike 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at Pavilion 21 (21 Kiwanis Dr, Lancaster) Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Exploration Hike Shenks Ferry Nature Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers right here in Lancaster County. The preserve contains 70 species of wildflowers, many of which bloom with a burst of color each April. Learn to identify common spring ephemeral wildflowers and a bit about their fascinating ecology.

Meet at Shenks Ferry for a guided hike that is 1.8 miles out-and-back on a gravel and dirt trail. Though the trail surface is mostly smooth, there are a few short rocky sections and a slight incline with an estimated 82’ rise in elevation. Participants should dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear, and bring drinking water.

This qualifies as a 4-sneaker hike. Each hike is limited to 20 participants. Transportation will not be provided.

Choose one: Hike 1: Thursday, April 11 Hike 2: Friday, April 12 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Meet at Shenks Ferry Nature Preserve (857 Green Hill Rd S, Conestoga, PA 17516) Leader: Keith Williams, Vice President of Engagement and Education Cost: No charge

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The Amazing Crow

Rain Gardens: More Than Meets the Eye

Though it might seem that crows are taking over Lancaster County, don’t get mad—learn about them!

American Crows live in family groups and are quite smart, with the ability to learn new behaviors. Learn about their life cycle, diet, and many more surprising and interesting facts.

You may have noticed some 'new' kinds of working gardens in the Willow Valley landscape. In addition to adding to the ambiance at Willow Valley, there are functional reasons why these were added to the landscape. Learn why they are so valuable. Joel Schock will take a deep dive into the engineering, forethought, and plant selecting of rain gardens and how they make a difference as a functional feature of the landscape.

Thursday, January 25 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

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Tuesday, March 12 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Joel Schock, Manager of Grounds Cost: No charge

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Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers Spring ephemeral wildflowers bloom in the sunshine of early spring, before leaves in the forest canopy overhead block the rays they need to grow and reproduce. In the process, they create beautiful landscapes of color that carpet the forest floor. This presentation will explore the magical world of these dazzling wildflowers, examining their survival, reproductive strategies, and providing tips to identify our most common beauties.

Wednesday, March 20 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Keith Williams, VP of Engagement & Education, Lancaster Conservancy Cost: No charge

Trees & Their Flowers As Spring begins to bloom and we look for flowering plants, don’t forget to look up in the trees. Learn about flowering trees through the seasons, and especially in March as they showcase their flowers to attract early pollinators.

Wednesday, March 27 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

Edible Spring Wildflowers Spring is a great time of year to liven up your diet with edible wildflowers. Learn about the delicious “weeds” that may be found in your garden, lawn, and along a trail.

Lisa will advise you on which wildflowers are edible, give a historical and culinary background on her favorite plants, and maybe even find some for you to taste!

Tuesday, April 9 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks Cost: No charge

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Canine Partners for Life Canine Partners for Life (CPL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to training service and companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities, or who are in other situations of need.

CPL has placed dogs with individuals who have been diagnosed with ALS, epilepsy, POTS, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other varying disabilities.

A representative from CPL will share details on their mission and the training process, from the time puppies enter the program to the prison puppy-raising program, professional training, placement, and graduation.

Thursday, April 18 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater Presenter: Amanda Walton, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, CPL Cost: No charge

Hiking Trails in Lancaster and Some Safety Tips If you’re feeling sure-footed, fit, and ready for a new place to take your next hike, this program is for you.

Keith Williams of The Lancaster Conservancy will share info about beautiful nature preserves and hiking areas in Lancaster and York counties (including maps). Our own Willow Valley Fitness Team will also share some "Best Tips" for staying in hiking shape and maintaining your sure-footedness.

Campfire Picnic in the Park Enjoy a cool spring evening together around a campfire!

Watch the fire, cook hot dogs and s’mores, and enjoy other picnic sides as we listen to the nighttime sounds of nature and learn about the wonderful springtime world around us.

Tuesday, April 30 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Keith Williams, VP of Engagement & Education, Lancaster Conservancy Cost: No charge

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The Human Brain and Dementia: Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body & Vascular Ever wonder how your brain learns and remembers the people and events in your life? Or how the scourge of dementia robs our friends and loved ones of not just their memories but their dignity? This class will briefly examine the basic structure and function of the brain, the pathology of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, and Vascular forms, and the current and potential new therapies. To facilitate interactions and the ability to ask follow-up questions, attendance for each session will be limited to 15.

Our presenter, Dr. Todd D. McIntyre, received his doctorate in neuroscience from The University of Colorado-Boulder, was a Staff Fellow in neuropharmacology at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and worked in the biopharmaceutical industry where his research focused on psychiatric and neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s.

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Session 1: Wednesday, January 17 Session 2: Tuesday, January 30 Session 3: Wednesday, February 7 Session 4: Tuesday, February 20 Session 5: Wednesday, March 20 Session 6: Tuesday, March 26 Session 7: Wednesday, April 17 Session 8: Tuesday, April 30 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room Presenter: Todd D. McIntyre, PhD (retired) Cost: No charge

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The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing

Fencing Preview

Interested in learning about the Olympic sport of fencing? We’ll begin with a discussion of the different target areas, rules, and characteristics of the foil, épée, and sabre. You’ll learn and practice the on-guard stance and how to advance, retreat, and lunge; how to hold the foil and make touches using the basic attacks—thrusts, disengages, ripostes, and beats; and the basic foil parries used to defend the four areas of the target. You’ll also see how fencing differs from theatrical sword fighting and experience why it’s often called physical chess. There will be individual drills, exercises with other students, and special one-on-one practice with the instructor.

Interesting in taking The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing class at The Clubhouse but aren’t sure about the physical requirements? This preview session will briefly cover some of the material in The Clubhouse sessions and will demonstrate the exercises you’ll be doing.

There is no physical activity in this preview class.

Thursday, February 8 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom Instructor: Tony Poulos, Spring Run Resident Cost: No charge

Thursdays, February 15, 22, 29; March 7 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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AHA Heartsaver® CPR AED Course

The Right Shoe

The Heartsaver® CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course includes the latest American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who would like to learn these life-saving skills. The instructors will give a short break, bring a lunch or snack.

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.

Tuesday, April 23 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom Instructors: Eileen Kropf, Certified CPR Instructor; Steve Zweifach, Instructor Cost: $65/person

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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.

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

For more information, contact Mary Schreiber at 717.490.8129.

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.

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.

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FITNESS CLASSES

Fitness Classes

Balance Class

Beyond Balance Class

Seeking better balance? 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 you to maintain your independence. Space is limited to 15 participants; new balance class participants have first opportunity to enroll in the class.

Our Beyond Balance class is designed to challenge those who already have excellent balance skills. This is not the next step up 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 Session 1: January 16 – February 22 Session 2: March 5 – April 11 Session 3: April 23 – May 30 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Cost: No charge Register: 717.464.6434

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Tuesdays & Thursdays June 11 – July 18 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio Cost: No charge Register: 717.464.6434

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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 Carol Still, Resident and Professional Instructor, at 717.872.7811.

There is no charge to attend these classes. Register using Event Registration.

Sit And Tap Class S.A.T.-isfy your exercise needs as you learn basic tap steps while seated in a chair. Those who use a walker or wheelchair may also participate. Tap shoes are recommended but not necessary. If you do not have tap shoes, a hard-soled shoe is recommended. All exercises are done to music.

Mondays Session 1: January 8 - March 11 Session 2: March 18 - May 20 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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

Tuesdays Session 1: January 9 - March 12 Session 2: March 19 - May 21 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Designed for the beginner who has the basics down but wants to improve their skills. Learn new steps!

Wednesdays Session 1: January 10 - March 13 Session 2: March 20 - May 22 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Beginner Tap Class

Intermediate Tap Class

Designed for those who have never tapped before, or have not danced for several years.

Learn the basics.

Designed for the advanced beginner who has the basics down but wants to be challenged and learn more intricate steps.

Wednesdays Session 1: January 10 - March 13 Session 2: March 20 - May 22 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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Advanced Beginner Tap Class

Thursdays Session 1: January 11 - March 14 Session 2: March 21 - May 23 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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Ongoing Classes These ongoing classes are free and you do not need to register. A variety of classes are also available at our Manor and North Communities.

Call the Cultural Center Fitness Center for details at 717.464.6434.

Chair Yoga

Yoga

This 45-minute class aims to calm the mind, increase strength, and improve range of motion. The class is performed sitting in a chair. Based on Vinyasa Yoga, where breath is in service to movement, we will move into poses similar to what has been practiced for many generations to help maintain good health and well-being.

This class uses 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 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

BODY

Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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FITNESS CLASSES

Qigong for Wellness

Muscle Moves

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.

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 & Thursdays 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Basic Tai Chi

Core Power

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.

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.

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Mondays & Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Tai Chi

ExerStretch

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, improved immune system, and a calmer state of mind.

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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

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Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Mondays & Fridays 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

North Auditorium

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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.

Zumba

Targeted Toning

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.

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 January 3 - March 27 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

BODY

Wednesdays April 3 – June 26 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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A Q U AT I C S C L A S S E S

Aquatics Classes Aquacize

Competitive Water Volleyball

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 highintensity workout.

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!

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Pool

Deep Water Volleyball

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.

Enjoy a great game of water volleyball–using a beach ball–with the extra challenge of the deepwater 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

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

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Spring 2024 Events Listed by Date JANUARY Pg. 3 Zumba 90 5–Feb 20 Art Gallery: Julie Riker, Oil Painter 21 8 Socrates Café: Want vs. Need 35 8 Sit and Tap Class 87 9 Advanced Performing Tap Class 87 10 Beginner Tap Class 87 10 Advanced Beginner Tap Class 87 11 Intermediate Tap Class 87 11 Group & Club Expo 17 12 Winter Wonderland Walk at Lancaster County… 77 15 Another Trip Around the House 43 16 Mixed Media Open Studio: Session 1 29 16 Master of Screwball Comedy:The Comic Genius… 43 16 Balance Class 86 17 Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What We Know Now 37 17 Bridge Play of the Hand in Suit Contracts 44 17 All Things Apple at Willow Valley – A Welcoming… 64 17 The Human Brain and Dementia: Alzheimer’s… 82 18 Advanced Beginner Acrylic Class: Session 1 30 22 Global Warming: A Scientific Perspective 45 22 Introduction to the iPhone’s Health App 64 22 Watt & Shand: East, West, Hame’s Best 45 23 Festival of Short Films 17 24 Webcast: Simon Rattle Conducts Dvorák… 14 25 Urban Legend:The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban 46 25 The Amazing Crow 79 25 What Exactly IS Impressionism? 44 26 How to Use an Apple Watch: A Beginner’s Guide… 65 29 Want Prints? Here’s What You Need to Know 73 30 Alcohol Ink Note Card Workshop 24 30 Winter Wonderland Walk at the Environmental… 77 30 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 2 82 FEBRUARY Pg. 1 How to Listen to Classical Music: Prokofiev… 47 1 Unlocking Everyone’s Potential: Overview of … 65 2 Cheers! A Salute to the New Year 31 2 How to Use an Apple Watch: A Beginner’s Guide… 65 5 Almost Famous Inventors 48 5 Camp Willow Registration Begins 20 6 Implicit Bias and Race 49 6 Musical Love Affairs 46 7 Canadian Brass 6 7 Painting Salon 29 7 Sprechen Sie Deutsch? German I 50 7 Sprechen Sie Deutsch? German II 50 7 Backup, Backup, Backup 66

FEBRUARY Pg. 7 Apple Accessibility Workshop:Vision Features 66 7 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 3 82 7 Victor Hugo:The Man Behind Les Miserables 38 8 Fencing Preview 83 8 Chocolate, Cheese, and More: The Story of… 32 8 Apple Health App and Apple Watch: Session 1 67 9 Bunny Wreath Workshop 25 9 Webcast: Riccardo Chailly Conducts Prokofiev… 14 12 Socrates Café: Imagination 35 12 Eponymous Inventors II 48 13 Sweetheart Dance with By Request 18 13 Great Decisions: Mideast Realignment 36 13 Mixed Media Open Studio: Session 2 29 13 The Labyrinth at Manor: Leading a Path to… 41 13 Apple Health App and Apple Watch: Session 2 67 14 A Melodious Valentine – The Three Tenors 51 15 Basic Drawing Class 25 15 The Sport of Fencing: Learn by Doing 83 16 Wildflowers in Winter 77 19 Apple Watch Activity App and iPhone Fitness App… 67 19 Introduction to Photo Editing 73 20 James Webb Space Telescope: Planetary Systems… 51 20 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 4 82 20 Together, They Founded the United States 49 21–April 2 Art Gallery: Cary Galbraith, Oil Painter 22 21 Willow Valley Trees 53 21 Care and Share: Raising Awareness of Elder… 52 21 Apple Accessibility Workshop: Hearing Features 67 22 Ideas and Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois 38 22 American Troubadour:The Life and Music of… 53 22 Considerations for Managing your Digital Legacy 68 24 Showcase of Champions 11 26 Berry Basket Workshop 26 27 Women in the Civil War: How They Shaped… 39 27 Bunny Wreath Workshop 25 27 Be Part of a Podcast Session 52 27 Apple Watch Activity App and iPhone Fitness App… 67 28 Creating Landmark Photography – Matthew… 54 28 Apple Accessibility Workshop: Physical and Motor… 68 29 Dinner in the Irish Countryside 19 29 Rhythm of the Dance 12 29 Maple Sugaring in the Park 77 MARCH Pg. 1 The Right Shoe 84 4 Facebook 101 54 5 Needle Felted Spring Chick Workshop 26 94

MARCH Pg. 5 Mixed Media Open Studio: Session 3 29 5 We Were There: Surviving the Holocaust in Shanghai 55 6 The Magical World of Venice 55 6 My Favorite Windows 10 Productivity Features 68 6 Apple Accessibility Workshop: Cognitive Features 69 6 Total Knee Replacement Surgery 75 7 Watercolor Egg Workshop 26 7 Life Reflections: Leadership Beyond the Military 41 8 Women Composers Making Their Mark 32 8 Paper Art Workshop 27 11 Socrates Café: Morality 35 11 How to Listen to Classical Music: Carmina Burana… 47 12 Rain Gardens: More Than Meets the Eye 79 12 Great Decisions: Climate Technology and… 36 13 Webcast: Fabio Luisi Conducts Orff ’s Carmina… 15 13–14 A Pilgrimage to Israel: Galilee & Jerusalem 56 13 Computer Club Membership Benefits 69 14 Saluting the Hallowed Halls of the Grand Ole Opry 56 15 Mia Vassilev, Piano 7 18 Introducing the Amish: History, Culture, and… 57 19 Unique Inspirations: A Resolute Visionary… 59 19 Accessing the Lancaster Public Library's Resources… 69 20 Florence: Birthplace of the Renaissance 61 20 Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers 80 20 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 5 82 21 Ceramic Planter Workshop 27 21 The Peking Acrobats 8 21 Introduction to Google Photos 74 21 Wake Up Spring Walk 78 25 Genetic Diseases in the Old Order Communities… 57 26 Unique Inspirations: From Artist Model to Mistress… 60 26 Managing Your Modem and Router 70 26 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 6 82 27 Movie: Brooklyn 33 27 Trees & Their Flowers 80 28 Exhibition on Screen: Painting the Modern… 15 28 Paint Like the Masters: van Gogh’s Vase with… 27 29 Good Friday Service 13 APRIL Pg. 2 Zentangle Botanicals 30 2 Beehive Workshop 28 2 Unique Inspirations: A Troubled Virtuoso… 60 2 Life Reflections: If Walls Could Talk 42 3 Move Over, George Jetson 61 3–May 9 Art Gallery: Jerry Brown, Watercolor Painter 23 3–5 Three-Day Watercolor Workshop: Gerbera Daisies 28 3 Great Photographers, Part 4: West Coast… 74 3 Targeted Toning 90 4 The Suits 9 4 The Notorious RBG: Champion of Equality and… 40

APRIL Pg. 4 Instagram 101 62 7–May 11 WVC Motivational Challenge: Walking… 76 8 Painting Salon 29 8 Socrates Café: Intuition 35 8 Amish Enterprise: Flourishing Small Business and… 58 9 Washi Tape Joins Zentangle 30 9 Great Decisions: Science Across Borders 36 9 Everything You Wanted to Know About… 62 9 Edible Spring Wildflowers 80 10 Personal Computer Routine Housekeeping 70 10 Wednesday Wildflower Walks 78 11 Advanced Beginner Acrylic Class: Session 2 30 11 Productivity Through Your Web Browser 71 11 Understanding TiVo 71 11 Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Exploration Hike 78 15 Amish Education: Background, Curriculum, and… 58 16 Zentangle Kaleidoscope 30 16 Movie: The Zone of Interest 34 16 Mixed Media Open Studio: Session 4 29 17 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 7 82 18 Life Reflections:The Dramatist 42 18 Canine Partners for Life 81 19 Webcast: Julian Rachlin Conducts & Perform… 16 22 Gmail 101 72 23 Pastrami on Rye:The History of Jewish Delis 40 23 AHA Heartsaver® CPR AED Course 84 24 Meal in an Old Order Amish Home and… 58 25 Campfire Picnic in the Park 81 25 A Life of Triumph and Tragedy – Charles… 63 30 Mari Black Trio 10 30 Bluebird Quilling Workshop 28 30 Hiking Trails in Lancaster and Some Safety Tips 81 30 The Human Brain and Dementia…Session 8 82 MAY Pg. 1 Exhibition On Screen: John Singer… 16 1 Gmail 102 72 6–10 Lancaster Senior Games 76 8 Painting Salon 29 9–10 Plein Air Watercolor Workshop 29 9 The Henry Ford Museum - A Dream Realized 63 13 Socrates Café: Grace 35 14 Great Decisions: U.S.-China Trade Rivalry 36 14 Mixed Media Open Studio: Session 5 29 15–16 Cultural Center Chorale 13 31 The Right Shoe 84 JUNE Pg. 11 Beyond Balance Class 86 17–21 Camp Willow 20

FITNESS & AQUATICS CLASSES AT A GLANCE MONDAYS

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8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

ExerStretch

89

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Aquacize

91

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Core Power

89

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Deep Water Volleyball

91

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Aquatics

91

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Yoga

88

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Chair Yoga

88

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Water Volleyball

91

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Deep Water Aerobics

91

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Basic Tai Chi

89

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Muscle Moves

89

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Joints in Motion

91

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Tai Chi

89

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Arthritis Aquatics

91

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Qigong for Wellness

89

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Competitive Water Volleyball

91

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Aquacize

91

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Deep Water Volleyball

91

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Aquatics

91

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Yoga

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Event Registration System Please follow the steps below to register electronically.

Log In from Your  To Home Computer

 Go to Resident.WillowValley.org  Click on Event Registration (ERS). ype username and password. T

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

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THURSDAYS 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Deep Water Aerobics

91

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Joints in Motion

91

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Tai Chi

89

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Arthritis Aquatics

91

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Qigong for Wellness

89

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

ExerStretch

89

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Water Volleyball

91

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Aquacize

91

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Core Power

89

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Deep Water Volleyball

91

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Arthritis Aquatics

91

Deep Water Aerobics

91

FRIDAYS

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Refer to Information Central on the Resident Intranet.

Help with Event Registration?  Need 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.

SATURDAYS 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

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Beautiful MUSIC

Shake off your winter blues with beautiful music as the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra's season continues! International piano superstar Simone Dinnerstein joins the LSO in January for their first concert of the new year, featuring concertos by JS Bach and Philip Glass. As spring approaches in March, violinist William Hagen joins the LSO to perform Vivaldi's iconic Four Seasons. April brings a celebration of our natural world with music by Copland, Hovaness, and Bernstein. In May, the LSO concludes its 77th season with a program paying tribute to the American Dream, accompanied by the brilliant pianist Vijay Venkatesh.

All concerts will occur at the new Gardner Theatre located within Lancaster Country Day School.

Single and multiple ticket packages are available at lancastersymphony.org or by calling (717) 291-6440.

Bach & Glass

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

January 12 & 13

March 8 & 9

J. S. Bach—Concerto for Harpsichord No 2 in E major

Benjamin Britten—Simple Symphony

Arnold Schoenberg— Transfigured Night (1943)

Arvo Pärt—Cantus in Memory of Britten

Philip Glass—Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tirol Concerto) Simone Dinnerstein, piano

William Hagen, violin

Rach 3 & The American Dream

Natural World April 5 & 6

Stephen Lias—Gates of the Arctic

May 10 & 11

Leonard Bernstein—Chichester Psalms

Sergei Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3

Alan Hovhaness—Mysterious Mountain Lancaster Symphony Chorus

Aaron Copland—Suite from The Tender Land

Peter Boyer—Ellis Island: The Dream of America Vijay Venkatesh, piano

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Vivaldi—Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons)

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MARKET PLACE IS LOCATED IN THE LAKES COMMUNITY

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