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Menno Village Nursing Center Calendar - May  

Walden Inn Calendar - May

Village Square Personal Care Calendar - May

Menno Village Cottage & Residential Calendar - May

Penn Hall Nursing Center Calendar - May

Penn Hall Personal Care Calendar - May

Penn Hall Cottage & Renaissance Calendar - May

Northfield Resident Activity Calendar - May
    

Motor Coach Trips - 2012

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - "Annie Get Your Gun" -  May 31, $85
Hershey Hotel Lunch and Gardens - June 14, $62
Totem Pole Theatre and Lunch - "Cole" - August 21,
Lewisburg Area Tour - October 17, $126
PA Opry - "Gospel and Christmas Show" - December 5,

For details about each trip, please see information at the end of this section.


Kathy’s Alterations

- Penn Hall Residents:
Kathy’s Alterations is held 2 days per month; she will be here on Tuesdays, she will be here on Tuesdays, May 1 & 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden Level Lounge of the Manor Building. Bring items that need minor repairs or altering and Kathy will return them at her next session. Check your calendars each month for upcoming dates. Generally, she will be here on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Fees will be determined by & are payable to Kathy Weaber. In case of inclement weather watch channel 104 for possible cancellations.

 

Nancy’s Alterations

- Menno Village & Northfield Residents:

Nancy’s Alterations will now be held 2 days per month; she will be here on Tuesdays, May 1 & 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Village Square Social Rec Room for residents of Menno Village & Northfield. Bring items that need minor repairs or altering and, unless otherwise stated, Nancy will return them at her next session. Check your calendars each month for upcoming dates. Generally, she will be here on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Fees will be determined by & are payable to Nancy Burkett. In case of inclement weather watch Menno Talk for possible cancellations.



Reading Circle

- Menno Village Residents:

 We will begin a new book in April titled “The Last Lecture”. We are scheduled to meet on Fridays, May 4, 11 at 1:30 p.m. & May 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the Hobby Room (always check your calendar to confirm dates & times). What wisdom would you impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance?  After receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, gave a last lecture about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment, a summation of everything he had come to believe.  You will be inspired by his story as well as his lecture.
The Lecture will be shone in the Hobby Room on Friday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. Please join us!




Woodcarvers Visit to Penn Hall

Join us on Friday, May 4 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Laurel Room for a visit from the Cumberland Valley woodcarvers and Menno Haven woodcarvers. They will be carving and displaying their work. Come watch and ask questions!

 

 





Create an Ojo de Dios

“Ojo de Dios” or “God’s Eyes” is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico and the aymara Indians of Bolivia. Originally, in Mexican culture, the middle of the God’s Eye was made when a child was born. Each year, a bit of yarn was added until the child turned five, at which point the Ojo was complete. On Friday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden Grotto, we’ll make these fun ornaments in celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.





 

 

Friendship Regatta at Menno Village

All residents, families and friends are welcome to come out to the Friendship Regatta Model Sailboat Races, held at the Penn Hall Reflection Lake, on Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

 




Music on the Patio

- Menno Village Residents

Join us on the Arbor Patio behind the Village Square on Thursday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. for a wonderful music program with the Steel Band from Chambersburg Area High School.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the program. 





Southern Gospel Music w/ Dave Powers

Special guest Dave Powers will present a program of southern gospel music on Saturday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Penn Hall Chapel. Touching hearts for Christ through song is Dave’s mission in life. Please join us for this wonderful evening of music!



 

Honoring Mothers Social

- Penn Hall Residents

Penn Hall residents are invited to join us for a “mother load” of fun activities in honor of all mothers on Monday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Laurel Room. What family traditions and old wives’ tales did you bring to your family? Which of your mother’s habits, sayings, or traits drove you crazy, but you ended up adopting as your own? Did you become your mother? Spend the afternoon of laughter with “witty mommyisms” and enjoy light refreshments. “We never know the love of our parents for us until we have become parents.” – Henry Ward Beecher.



New Horizons' Band Concert - Northgate Commons


- The New Horizons' Band is made up of folks 50 years and older. Many are learning an instrument for the first time or are making music again for the first time in year! They will be playing for your pleasure on Thursday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Lobby of Northgate Commons. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Please join us!







Falling Spring AARP Chorus

AARP Chapter 2840 will be sharing some sacred songs with us on Friday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Penn Hall Chapel. All are welcome!





Music with a Message

Join us on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Menno Village Chapel for an uplifting program of “Music with a Message” with Mary Murphy.  See you there!


Fishing at the Lake

Fishing season is here! Are you ready to catch the BIG one? Well, there are plenty of fish in the Penn Hall Lake just waiting to be caught, and you’ll have your chance on Tuesday, May 22. Meet at the Library at 1:30 p.m. and Life Enrichment staff will escort you down to the lake. All supplies are provided by Life Enrichment – All we need is YOU to join in the fun! Please feel free to bring your own fishing equipment.

Movies in the Hobby Room at Village Square

Our reading circle this month we will be finishing “The Last Lecture” begun in April.  After receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, gave a last lecture about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment, a summation of everything he had come to believe.  We will watch the video of his lecture on Friday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Village Square Hobby Room. You do not need to have participated in the Reading Circle or read the book to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us!  The video is 1 hour, 16 minutes long.

Join us on Tuesday, May 29 at 1:15 p.m. when we will show “A Night to Remember”, the 1958 film version of the events of the “unsinkable” Titanic in April of 1912.  Only 5 days into its maiden voyage the great luxury liner Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, taking 1,513 passengers to their tragic death. 

 


 

Renaissance Movies for April

Renaissance Movie Night for May

Please plan to join us for Renaissance Movie Night on Friday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Dining Room! Our feature presentation is “The Artist”, a 2011 movie that won 5 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes & numerous other awards. Remember the old days, when movies were glorious, magical and mute? The Artist is a French romantic comedy drama filmed in the style of a black & white silent film. It’s a mostly silent movie with a musical soundtrack, but contains a few strategic moments of onscreen noise that are delightfully surprising. The Plot: Silent movie star George Valentin bemoans the coming era of talking pictures and fades into oblivion and self-destruction, but finds sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer lighting up talkies like no one else. Approximate running time is 1 hour, 40 min.  [NOTE: This movie follows the Renaissance Pizza Dinner, which is by reservation only; however, the movie is open to all interested residents.]

 



Poetry with Margaret Gsell

- Menno Village & Northfield Residents:

Join us in the Hobby Room on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. for Poetry with Margaret Gsell. You’re in for a treat as Margaret, a Menno Village resident and volunteer, shares her poetic talents with us!

 


Listen & Learn

- Menno Village Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Plan to join us on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hobby Room (located on the main level of Village Square) for an interesting afternoon of learning something new. This month we welcome Roger Tappen who will tell us about Frank Lloyd Wright. Please keep in mind family and friends (& even yourself!) who might be able to provide a session of learning on almost any topic of interest. Contact Cathy or Chani at 261-2490 if you have any questions about this opportunity.




Breakfast Buffet

Menno Village & Penn Hall Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents: This month’s Breakfast Buffet will be held at Northgate on Tuesday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. A cost of $7.40 per person will be charged to your account. Seating is limited. Make your reservations by calling Life Enrichment (Menno Village/Northfield: 261-2490; Penn Hall: 261-4000). Please note that transportation will not be provided.

   

 

 

Penn Hall Book Club Movie: Julie and Julia 

Penn Hall residents are welcome to join us for the movie “Julie & Julia” on Friday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the Penn Hall Chapel. “Julie & Julia”, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, is the story of Julia Child's start in the cooking profession intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. Approximate run time for this movie is 2 hrs. 3 min.

 

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre: “Annie Get Your Gun”

 - Menno Village & Penn Hall Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Mark your calendars for a trip to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Cost for this motor coach trip would be $85 per person (based on 30 people attending). We’ll see Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun – Everyone’s favorite sharp-shootin’ tale of romance and rivalry in the Wild West! See expert riflewoman Annie Oakley go from backwoods girl to shootin’ star, as she falls for her rival, ace marksman Frank Butler. Hear Irving Berlin songs like There’s No Business Like Show Business, Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, and You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun. Great family entertainment! More details will be coming soon. Contact Life Enrichment to make your reservations (Menno Village / Northfield: 261-2490; Penn Hall: 261-4000).

 

 

Hershey Gardens & Lunch @ Hershey Hotel

 

- Menno Village, Northfield and Penn Hall Residents

Join Life Enrichment for a motor coach trip to Hershey on Thursday, June 14, departing at 8:45 a.m. The cost of $62.00 per person includes admission to Hershey Gardens, lunch at Hershey Hotel, motor coach transportation & all gratuities. Reservations are required by calling Life Enrichment (Menno Village / Northfield: 261-2490; Penn Hall: 261-4000) no later than Thursday, May 10. First, we’ll stop and smell the flowers at Hershey Gardens, taking a stroll among more than 5,000 blooming roses! Hershey Gardens contains 11 theme gardens, a seasonal Butterfly House, Arboretum and Oak Grove. We’ll spend approximately 1 ½ hours at the gardens, giving you lots of time to enjoy the beauty and shop at the gift shop, which features unique gardening accessories, statuary & decorative items, T-shirts, books, children’s items & jewelry. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Circular Dining Room at Hershey Hotel. Experience the finest in gourmet cuisine, impeccable service & elegant surroundings. Choose from their exquisite buffet and delightful, decadent chocolate desserts all while enjoying a spectacular view of the Hotel’s formal gardens and reflecting ponds. And, finally, we’ll make a short stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World where chocolate lovers can enjoy a sweet adventure! Approximate arrival home will be 5:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the Hershey Garden admission, and we will instead take shelter at Hershey’s Chocolate World where you can take a free ride through the history of Hershey’s chocolate, and for additional cost you can watch a 3-D show, make your own chocolate treats, and shop at the extensive gift shops & candy store.

 


Totem Pole & Lunch

 
- Menno Village & Penn Hall Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Save the date! We will be going to lunch and Totem Pole Playhouse on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Lunch will be at Bennies Restaurant on Rt. 30, followed by the 2:30 showing of Cole - The Life and songs of an American Musical Legend, Cole Porter. Deadline for reservations will be Monday, July 23rd. More details will be coming soon!

 

Lewisburg Area Motor Coach Trip

 

- Menno Village & Penn Hall Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Life Enrichment has planned a motor coach trip to the Lewisburg area on Wednesday, October 17, departing at 8:00 a.m. from the Menno Village Nursing Center Lobby and Penn Hall Manor Lobby. Our first stop will be Shade Mountain Winery in the Penns Creek area for an introduction to the local wine industry and wine tasting with cheese and crackers. This will be followed by a buffet lunch featuring local foods in a private dining area overlooking the vineyard. After lunch we will enjoy a guided tour of Lewisburg's Packwood House Museum, housed partially in what was once an 18th-century log tavern and hotel along the Susquehanna River. The museum holds an eclectic collection of decorative arts and antiques that includes Tiffany glass, Chippendale furniture, art, Pennsylvania German quilts and ceramics, as well as the Pennsylvania long rifle said to have killed the last buffalo in Union County.  A step-on guide dressed in Victorian attire will join us to lead the way along Williamsport's historic Millionaires' Row where the lumber barons built their homes in the mid-1800's and through the neighborhoods of today's millionaires.  Our next stop will be the Hiawatha Riverboat in Williamsport for a narrated Susquehanna River Cruise. Before heading home, we will visit the Country Cupboard restaurant in Lewisburg for a dinner buffet featuring a variety of hot entrees, sides, desserts and beverage.  Approximate return to Chambersburg is 10:00 p.m.  The cost for the day will be $126 per person, which includes the motor coach transportation, admission fees, the cruise, meals, tax and all gratuities. Contact Life Enrichment to make your reservations (Menno Village / Northfield: 261-2490; Penn Hall: 261-4000). Reservation deadline is Monday, August 27 or when seats are filled, whichever comes first.

 

 

PA Opry “The Country Gospel & Christmas Show” & Lunch

 

 - Menno Village & Penn Hall Residential, Cottage & Northfield Residents:

Life Enrichment has planned a motor coach trip to the PA Opry in Mercersburg on Wednesday, December 5, departing at 10:45 a.m. from the Menno Village Nursing Center Lobby and Penn Hall Manor Lobby. We’ll begin with a family-style lunch at the Orchards Restaurant in Chambersburg at 11:30. We’ll then travel to the PA Opry in Mercersburg for “The Country Gospel & Christmas Show,” which begins at 2:00 p.m. The combination of old time gospel and Christmas makes for one great show! The cost is to be announced in the near future. Contact Life Enrichment to make your reservations (Menno Village / Northfield: 261-2490; Penn Hall: 261-4000). Reservation deadline is November 1 or when seats are filled, whichever comes first.

 

 
 

Penn Hall Artist Wall

-All residents

Artists are wanted to exhibit their works of art on our display wall, located on the first floor of the Manor Building between the Coffee Shop and entrance to the Nursing Center. A different artist is featured each month. If interested in displaying your works of art please contact the Life Enrichment office at 261-4000.




Menno Village Display Case

 

-All residents

Collectors are wanted to exhibit their hobbies in the display case at Menno Village just outside of the chapel. A different collection is featured each month. If interested in displaying your collection please contact the Life Enrichment office at 261-2490.



Ping Pong Available


-All residents

Ping pong is now available for residents and their family members to use in the Social Rec Room at Village Square, the Renaissance Social Room at Penn Hall and the Health Studio at Northgate.


Skype Available for Resident Use

 - Menno Village and Penn Hall

Technology has been installed at Menno Haven for residents to use Skype to contact family and friends who are registered with Skype and have the needed equipment. Skype is a way for you to stay connected with your family and friends via audio and video over a computer. That means you can not only hear the person you are communicating with, but you can see them – and they can see and hear you too! We are especially encouraging residents in our nursing centers and personal care areas to utilize Skype. Residents wishing to learn this process may contact the Life Enrichment staff in your area for more information.