ONLINE EVENT SIGN-UP DAYS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, starting at 9am and continuing until registration for the event closes from any location using your CATIE, GSC App or any electronic device. There is no longer any need to wake up extra early on Sign-Up Day. Now, you can sit in your bed and sign up for the events you would like to attend!
Using CATIE press the “Resident Life” icon and then “Event Signup” icon. Using the GSC App go to “Event Signup” on the menu to the left and then “Event Signup” icon. Web browser visit gsc.gl/EventSignup
Events needing advance registration are red with** at the end of the event title. If a waiting list becomes necessary, we may schedule a second trip. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. For questions, contact Life Experiences at (6007) or (6059).
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NOVEMBER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Making A Difference Collection: CrossNet Ministries November 1-30
We are collecting winter hats & gloves (no mittens) for CrossNet Ministries. Items can be dropped off by the display near the Apartment Suites Welcome Center.
Main Street Art Gallery: Cross Stitch November 1-30
Cross Stitch will display items for sale to benefit the Benevolent Fund. See Resident Services for purchase.
Apartment Suites Display Case: Cross Stitch November 1-30
The Cross Stitch micro-community will display items for sale to benefit the Benevolent Fund. See Resident Services for purchase.
Lyra Harp Ensemble Concert 7pm, Chapel
Lyra Harp Ensemble began as a quartet in 2017. As the years passed and marriages and children came, the ensemble managed to squeeze in wonderful times of making music. Come enjoy an evening of classical and sacred harp music! Donations will be accepted.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Daylight Savings Begins
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Rev. Eric Ritz; Mission Moment: Persecuted Church
Kingdom Builders Choir
2pm, Chapel
This Mennonite choir of forty will present their Thanksgiving Concert. No donations will be accepted.
Hymn Sing
7pm, Chapel
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Living with Loss, Living with Hope:
Surviving the Holidays video
11am, Theater
Grief Share’s Surviving the Holidays is appropriate for friends, family and neighbors who have lost a loved one. The video presents examples and helpful suggestions for getting through the difficult holiday season without your loved one.
Curiosity Streaming: Asia, Secret Lives, Hidden Places
3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater
Come early for Johnny Carson’s singing dog contest and to see a 10-year-old in college. Stay for Mountains of the Gods. The man who saved the last colony of Guizhou golden monkeys is getting old. He must pass responsibility on to the next in line.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Election Day Voting
7am – 8pm, Chapel
GSV will serve as a polling location for Earl Township. Please be aware of additional vehicle and foot traffic both inside and outside. Enter through the Chapel Lobby. Get out and vote!
On-Line Event Sign-Up Day Help Desk
9am, Theater
For residents who need assistance registering for an event with their CATIE or electronic device.
BASIS – Brothers and Sisters in Support
7-8:30 pm, Prayer and Meditation Room
This monthly meeting is for parents and grandparents who have lost a child/grandchild of any age. Join with others and find Biblical encouragement through God-centered fellowship. This group is facilitated by Handivangelism Ministries. Contact Jenny Snyder, 717.355.6259 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Ladies Breakfast
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Please join us for breakfast and welcome our special guest, Ann Shannon Esbenshade, impact and media relations officer for TrellisWorks Foundation. Drive yourself or ride the shuttle. 7:45am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Cost: meal on own.
Men’s Christian Fellowship 9am, meets in various locations
Fellowship and studies in Isaiah for all men. Contact Don Aldrich, 610.299.0713 for more information.
Book Club
2pm, Gardens South Conference Room
Discussion on The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar.
Art of Design**
2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.
Heart to Heart Choir
7pm, Chapel
Sixty-five Mennonite a capella singers will share their music with GSV. Donations will be accepted.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Widowed & Single Men’s Breakfast
8am, Concord Room
Breakfast and conversation for all GSV widowed and single men.
Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV
Q&A with Steve Lindsey, CEO, and Steve Muller, COO, in person or by calling/texting 717.298.0030.
Women’s Bible Study
10am, Garden Towers
All women are invited to join this study focused on the Parables of Jesus. Topic: The narrow door
Purchase New Holland Band Veterans Day Tickets
12-2pm, Village Square near Refresh
Fred Hughes will be onsite for in-person purchases. Veterans need to request a FREE ticket with the code THANKS. Cost: $15 for non-veterans. Or purchase tickets on the New Holland Band website, www.newhollandband.org.
Quest for Learning: Biological Curiosities
2pm, Theater
Week 5 of 5: Some Like It Hot.
Lifelong Learning Speaker Series: Donna Haase
7pm, Chapel
Retired Lieutenant Commander Donna Haase, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, will present on the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). You will learn about this 1,000-bed hospital ship and other hospital ships as well as her two deployments.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Free Eyeglass Services
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center
Lindsay Kauffman, Practice Manager at Owens Optometrics will be here to repair, adjust or clean eyeglasses. No appointment necessary! Contact Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.
Artisan Pop-Up
10am-2pm, Village Square
Paul Wheeler will display custom plaques and other wood items from 10am-12pm; Gordon Lash will display decorated tiles from 12-2pm. Stop by the display outside The Artisans Corner.
Friday Flicks: The Hunt for Red October 1990 / PG / 2hr 15min / action, adventure, thriller
2 & 7pm, Theater
Moscow, Washington DC and a CIA Analyst track a rogue Soviet Captain and his new submarine.
Movie: 90 Minutes in Heaven
2015 / PG13 / 2hr 1min/ drama
2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
A man involved in a horrific car crash is pronounced dead, only to come back to life an hour and a half later, claiming to have seen heaven.
Bingo
7pm, Gardens West Conference Room
Come play bingo while meeting new people and socializing with friends. Bring a prize and win a prize! The prize brought should be valued at $5 or less and useful.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder; Music: Village Ringers
Lunch and Study
12pm, Concord Room
Jennifer Cowan continues the study on “The Unchangeable-Immeasurable Dimensions of God’s Love.” This week’s study is entitled “The Character of God’s Love.” Bring your lunch and share fellowship with others prior to the teaching time.
The Nutcracker Ballet Sneak Peak 2pm, Chapel
This special preview of the Nutcracker Ballet is being presented by students from the Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy.
Travel with Purpose Trip Recap
5:30pm, Light Refreshments 6pm, Chapel opens
Join us to hear stories from the recent Travel with Purpose Trip to Nairobi, Kenya to serve with Missions of Hope International. Enjoy Kenyan chai and mendazis at 5:30 in the chapel lobby; the Chapel will open at 6pm for the presentation.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Angel Ornament Week (Nov. 10-14)
10am-12pm, Chapel
Purchase and create your angel in the Chapel Lobby during ANGEL WEEK, November 10-14. Share & Care volunteers will be happy to write your message on angels for you. Be sure to bring the mailed form and your Garden Spot Village donation in the amount of $10 for each angel.
Book Club for People with Brain Changes
10am, Theater
Those who are experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges are welcome to join this book club led by Janie Martin, ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant. Please reach out to Alexys Kanagy, 717.355.6171 for more information.
Care Partner Friends in Community 10am, Concord Room
Topic: Echoes of Experience
If you are a care partner for a person with memory loss, join us for a time of learning and connecting with one another. Contact Alexys Kanagy, 717.355.6171 for more information.
Curiosity Streaming: Asia, Secret Lives, Hidden Places
3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature | Theater
Come early for The Deep Ocean is the Final Frontier and 15 Most Dangerous Oceans and Seas. Stay for Under The Volcano. Nature has created rare beauty on Kyushu, one of the islands of Japan. But within recent memory, in 1991, there was a devastating volcanic eruption. This is the story of how people live in the shadow of destruction, under the volcanoes of Japan.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day Recognition Program 2pm, Chapel
Join us as we recognize those who have served honorably in the military. Lieutenant Colonel Rob Cuthie will be our special guest.
New Holland Band Veterans Day Concert 7pm, Chapel
The New Holland Band presents a Veterans Day concert that features music popular with our service men and women from throughout our nation’s history. Tickets may be purchased from the band’s website at www.newhollandband.org. Veterans enter promo code THANKS for free tickets. Cost: $15 for any non-veteran. Tickets are required for this event.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
My Fellow Travelers in Community 10am, Theater
Guest speaker: Music Therapy, Rebecca Sauder
This group provides a relaxed setting for those experiencing cognitive changes to receive support and learn tips for resilient living with memory loss. Contact Leslie Hartman, 717.355.6076 for more information.
Traditions in Threads: Fashion Show & Gift Preview
2pm, Chapel
Celebrate the warmth of the season as we explore cherished family holiday traditions through timeless winter fashion. Our runway will showcase classic styles in rich festive hues-burgundy, brown, blue and greencapturing the spirit of togetherness and traditions. Jumpstart your holiday gift shopping in The Artisans Corner, Linden and Share & Care, where you will find a gift for everyone on your list.
Art of Design**
2:30pm Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Women’s Bible Study
10am, Garden Towers
All women are invited to join this study focused on the Parables of Jesus. Topic: The religious and the sinful Project Linus
2pm, The Loft
Please pop in to knot a comforter or “tie” a no sew blanket for Project Linus, a nationwide non-profit that provides handmade blankets to children in our local area. Contact Marcia Parsons, 717.355.6239 for additional details.
Prayer for Revival
7pm, Chapel
An hour of prayer for ourselves, our community, nation and world.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Park City Mall**
9am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with this shuttle to Park City Mall. Cost: $8 transportation. Sign up online.
Acrylic Art Class with Kevin Goss** 10am, Fireside Cafe
Kevin Goss will lead this step-by-step class, and you will leave with your completed piece. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
Friday Flicks: No movie due to Theater being unavailable.
Movie: Reagan
2024 / PG13 / 2hr 21min/ drama, biography
2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
A drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to the oval office.
Servant Stage: A Christmas Carol 7pm, Chapel
Servant Stage’s original adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens returns. Donations will be accepted.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Susquehanna Slide Express 7pm, Chapel
The Susquehanna Slide Express is a trombone ensemble in South Central PA comprised of professional musicians with a wealth of experience. They have an extensive repertoire of literature, including seasonal music, and frequently add percussion to performances when suitable.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Dr. Peter Teague; Music: Voices of Praise Lancaster Chorale Holiday Concert**
1:45pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
The Chorale will perform Magnificat by Antonio Vivaldi, Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens, and Magnificat/Holy is His Name by John Michael Talbot. Accompanied by professional live orchestra. Cost: $8, transportation; donations accepted at the concert. Sign up online.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Towne Meeting
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV
GSV team members share the latest Garden Spot Village happenings.
Tapestry Talk
7pm, Chapel
Samuel Lopez, Supervisor of the Shalom District of Hispanic Churches, and Bishop Mark Wenger will discuss the impact of current ICE immigration policies on local Hispanic congregations.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Musical Movie: No movie due to Theater being unavailable.
Book Chat
1pm, The Well, (lobby by the pool entrance)
Join us to chat about the book you are currently reading or share a few of your favorites.
An Evening of Conversation and Welcome**
5pm, Concord Room
Join us for dinner and conversation as we welcome Judy Shelly and her husband, Jim. Judy and Jim, who live at Frederick Living, will join us for a relaxed evening of sharing and connection—especially around the meaningful experiences of those who have served as nurses in their lives. Purchase dinner at the Harvest Table or bring your own meal from home. Sign up on CATIE.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Women in Community Breakfast**
8am, Village Park
Judy Shelly from Frederick Living, will be sharing her faith journey and her experiences as a nurse. Cost: $8. Sign up online.
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, meets in various locations Fellowship and studies in Isaiah for all men. Contact Don Aldrich, 610.299.0713 for more information.
Paradise Station Tour**
9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Explore Paradise Station with a guided tour of this nine-acre property. Afterwards, we will have lunch at Casey Jones’ Restaurant. Cost: $8 transportation, meal on your own. Sign up online.
Compassionate Neighbors in Community 10am, The Forge
Interested in learning how to support friends, neighbors, or family members experiencing cognitive challenges? Join us in a relaxed, educational discussion. Contact Leslie Hartman, 717.355.6076 for more information.
Sharing with Supportive Friends In Community
11am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Encouragement and support for any woman feeling down, alone or anxious. Contact Jenny Snyder, 717.355.6259 for more information.
Art of Design**
2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Men’s Breakfast
7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Breakfast and fellowship for all GSV men. Maple Farm Chaplain Elvin Kennel will share a devotional.
Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV
Q&A with Steve Lindsey, CEO, and Steve Muller, COO, in person or by calling/texting 717.298.0030.
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal**
3pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Travel to Gardner Theater to watch the orchestra rehearse for an upcoming concert. Cost: $8 transportation. Sign up online
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Friday Flicks: No movie due to Theater being unavailable.
Movie: Reagan
2024 / PG13 / 2hr 21min/ drama, biography 2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
A drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to the oval office.
Lebanon Youth Chorus 7pm, Chapel
Come hear the beautiful a capella music of this Mennonite chorus, with singers mostly from Lebanon County.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
The Fred Hughes Trio 7pm, Chapel
Listen and relax as you enjoy an evening of fantastic jazz music. There will be no cost to attend this performance.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Worship Service 10am, Chapel
Sermon: Pastor John Meck; Music: Chapel Choir
GSV Annual Thanksgiving Service 7pm, Chapel
The annual Thanksgiving service will include music by the Village Ringers, Village Voices, GSV Brass, and a Thanksgiving meditation by Anne Shannon Esbenshade, impact and media relations officer for TrellisWorks Foundation.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Friends with Parkinson’s Disease 2pm, Garden Towers
Topic: Being Human – Experiencing Joy and Sorrow. Guest speaker Michelle Stoner, Legacy Companion with GSV Pastoral Services. Contact Jenny Snyder, 717.355.6259 with questions.
Curiosity Streaming: No program due to Theater being unavailable.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Art of Design** 2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours No instructor led classes.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours
No instructor led classes.
Friday Flicks: Night at the Museum 2006 / PG / 1hr 48min / adventure, comedy 2 & 7pm, Theater
A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.
Movie: The Hunt for Red October 1990 / PG / 2hr 15min / action, adventure, thriller
2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957 Moscow, Washington DC and a CIA Analyst track a rogue Soviet Captain and his new submarine.
Servant Stage: A Christmas Carol 7pm, Chapel
Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Lancaster County in 2025!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Train Room Open House
1:30-4pm, Train Room – GW Lower Level
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Mike & Kathy McKeever; Missions Moment: McKeevers.
DECEMBER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
Making A Difference Collection: December 1-31
We are collecting empty Christmas stockings for our military and Christian books for children. Items can be dropped off by the display near the Apartment Suites Welcome Center.
Main Street Art Gallery: Resident Art December 1-31
Various residents will display artwork related to Christmas, Hannukah, New Year or Winter.
Apartment Suites Display Case: Ornaments
December 1-31
Resident Marsha Dawson will display her collection of ornaments.
Living with Loss, Living with Hope 11am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Topic: Honoring and Remembering
Please bring a photo along as we take time to share about and remember our loved ones. Contact Jenny Snyder, 717.355.6259 for more information.
Curiosity Streaming: Asia, Secret Lives, Hidden Places
3pm Pre-show, 3:30pm Feature, Theater
Come early for A History of Eastern Europe: UkraineRussia Crisis. Stay for Paradise Found. One of the world’s most diverse reef systems off the coast of Borneo has just become protected: Tun Sakaran Marine Park. It’s a magical paradise where an ancient volcano once erupted. Hundreds of species of coral and fish live here as well as many people who rely on the sea to survive.
Live Nativity Hymn Sing 7pm, Chapel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
On-Line Event Sign-Up Day Help Desk
9am, Theater
For residents who need assistance registering for an event with their CATIE or electronic device.
“Brother Barnabas” Presentation 2pm, Chapel
“Brother Barnabas,” a career missionary to China, will share his experiences there, along with learning the Chinese culture.
Low Vision Friends in Community 2pm, Theater
If you or someone you know has low vision or vision impairments, consider joining us to connect and share with one another.
BASIS – Brothers and Sisters in Support
7-8:30pm, Prayer and Meditation Room
This monthly meeting is for parents and grandparents who have lost a child/grandchild of any age. Join with others and find Biblical encouragement through God-centered fellowship. This group is facilitated by Handivangelism Ministries. Contact Jenny Snyder, 717.355.6259 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Ladies Breakfast
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Please join us for breakfast and welcome our special guest, Leslie Hartman, personal care social services advocate. Drive yourself or ride the shuttle: 7:45am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Cost: meal on own.
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, Meets in various locations
Fellowship and studies in Isaiah for all men. Contact Don Aldrich, 610.299.0713 for more information.
Ladies to Lunch**
10:30am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Join us as we travel to Giuliana’s, an Italian restaurant, in Sinking Spring. Cost: $8 transportation, meal on own. Sign up online.
Book Club
2pm, Gardens South Conference Room
Discussion on The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham.
Art of Design**
2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
Christmas Breakfast for Widowed Men and Women**
8am, Village Park
A time for widowed women and men to enjoy breakfast and conversation along with Christmas music provided by Michael Truitt. No cost. Sign up online.
Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV
Q&A with Steve Lindsey, CEO, and Steve Muller, COO, in person or by calling/texting 717.298.0030.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Free Eyeglass Services
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center
Lindsay Kauffman, Practice Manager at Owens Optometrics will be here to repair, adjust or clean eyeglasses. No appointment necessary! Contact Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.
Artisan Pop-Up
10am-12pm, Village Square
Resident Hershey Hostetter will display and sell his children’s toys outside The Artisans Corner.
Friday Flicks: No movie due to Theater being unavailable.
Movie: The Hunt for Red October 1990 / PG / 2hr 15min / action, adventure, thriller
2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
Moscow, Washington DC and a CIA Analyst track a rogue Soviet Captain and his new submarine.
32nd Annual Nutcracker Ballet**
5:20pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
The Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy students and professional dancers from across the United States will perform this traditional holiday ballet at High Fine Arts Center at Lancaster Mennonite School. Cost: $40, ticket and transportation. Sign up online.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
Village Christmas Market
10am-3pm, Campus wide
Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season as we open our doors to the Village Christmas Market. Bring your family and friends to Garden Spot Village for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Visit our stores and Makers Market. Then make a special visit to the Train Room and Wood Shop. For more information visit gsc.gl/christmasmarket
Lancaster Bible College Christmas Concert**
1pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
This beloved LBC tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Students, faculty and staff spend months preparing to present a captivating combination of music, dance and Scripture to celebrate the Christmas season. Cost: $8 transportation. Sign up online.
Train Room Open House
1:30-4pm, Train Room – GW Lower Level
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder; Communion Lunch and Study
12pm, Concord Room
Jennifer Cowan continues the study on “The Unchangeable-Immeasurable Dimensions of God’s Love.” This week’s study is entitled “God’s Love in Action: Being Loving.” Bring your lunch and share fellowship with others prior to the teaching time.
CAVOD Theatre presents White Christmas**
3:15pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and the perennial title song, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Cost: $28, reserved seating. Sign up online and choose GSV transportation or drive on own.
Lancaster Meistersingers Christmas Concert
7pm, Chapel
Join us for this yearly tradition of sacred and classical Christmas music all sung in beautiful a capella. A collection will be held to benefit Helping Hands & Hearts.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
Book Club for People with Brain Changes
10am, Theater
Those who are experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges are welcome to join this book club led by Janie Martin, ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant. Please reach out to Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.
Care Partner Friends in Community
10am, Concord Room
Topic: Holiday Celebration
If you are a care partner for a person with memory loss, join us for a time of learning and connecting with one another. Contact Alexys Kanagy, 717.355.6171 for more information.
Holiday Theme Song & Dance Performance
10am, Chapel
Eastern Lancaster County elementary-aged homeschool children will share the holiday spirit with this performance.
Curiosity Streaming: Asia, Secret Lives, Hidden Places
3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater
Come early for Don Rickles Reminisces About Sinatra, Carson & His Prolific Career. Stay for Wild Lives of Khao Sok. Khao Sok National Park is framed by karst sandstone formations. Mighty ghost-like shaped rocks mark the shores of lake Khao Sok, a huge reservoir on which only a very few fishermen are permitted to live. Ancient caves are found in the watery depths and in the mountainous heights.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Elite Coach: Christmas in Delaware** 8:15am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Deadline has passed to sign-up for this trip.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Fulton Theater: Elf**
12:30pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Cost: $18 including transportation. Sign up online.
Art of Design**
2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
Project Linus
2pm, The Loft
All are welcome as we gather to create no sew fleece blankets for the local Project Linus chapter. No sewing experience necessary, all materials provided.
Prayer for Revival
7pm, Chapel
An hour of prayer for ourselves, our community, nation and world.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Acrylic Art Class with Kevin Goss** 10am, Fireside Cafe
Kevin Goss will lead this step-by-step class, and you will leave with your completed piece. Cost: $5. Sign up online.
Artisan Demonstration
10am-12pm, Village Square
Resident Jessica Fehrenbach will be demonstrating collage art.
Friday Flicks: No movie due to Theater being unavailable.
Movie: The Shack
2017 / PG13 / 2hr 12min / drama, fantasy 2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.”
New Holland Band Holiday Pops Concert**
5:15pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Purchase concert tickets by calling 717.355.5096 or visit www.newhollandband.org. Then sign up online for GSV transportation (Cost: $8) or drive on own.
Bingo
7pm, Gardens West Conference Room
Come play bingo while meeting new people and socializing with friends. Bring a prize and win a prize! The prize brought should be valued at $5 or less but be useful.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
Train Room Open House
1:30-4pm, Train Room – GW Lower Level
Village Voices Christmas Concert 2pm, Chapel
Join the GSV resident choir to celebrate through song and Scriptures the prophesies of Christ’s birth and how those were fulfilled.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Rev. Eric Ritz; Music: Ladies Ensemble
Celtic Christmas Show**
5pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Experience the magic of The Celtic Christmas Show —an electrifying celebration of traditional and modern Celtic dance and music. From graceful, flowing soft shoe pieces to thunderous, heart-pounding hard shoe performances, these dancers will captivate and inspire with every step. Cost: $13 includes ticket and transportation. Sign up online.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
Spintopia**
10:30am, The Loft
Please join us as we play Spintopia (very similar to Wheel of Fortune). We look forward to having you join, teams to be selected at time of game. Sign up online.
Towne Meeting
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV
GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.
Restless Leg Syndrome Friends in Community
2pm, Theater
Join us to discuss and learn from one another about restless leg syndrome. Contact Kim Mai, 717.355.6010 for more information.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Book Chat
1pm, The Well (lobby by the pool entrance)
Join us to chat about the book you are currently reading or share a few of your favorites.
Musical Movie: Holiday Inn
1942 /Approved / 1hr 40min / Holiday, drama, comedy
2 & 7pm, Theater
At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-andcoming performer.
Stone Gables Estate: The Life of Christ in Lights**
5:30pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your Garden Spot Village friends from the comfort of our bus. Experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features 600,000+ brilliant LED lights. Cost: $12 for transportation and admission.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Women in Community Breakfast**
8am, Village Park
GSV Resident Susan Ulrich will share how baking cookies can make a festive holiday season. Cost: $8. Sign up online.
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, Meets in various locations
Fellowship and studies in Isaiah for all men. Contact Don Aldrich, 610.299.0713 for more information.
Sharing with Supportive Friends in Community
11am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Encouragement and support for any woman feeling down, alone or anxious. Contact Social Services, 717.355.6259 for more information.
Art of Design**
2:30pm, Fireside Cafe
Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels are welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.
Living Hope Christian Fellowship
7pm, Chapel
This group will sing sacred music and hymns. Please note, this is not a Christmas concert.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
Men’s Breakfast
7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Breakfast and fellowship for all GSV men. GSV Resident and Pastor Dave Stambovsky will share a devotional.
Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV
Q&A with Steve Lindsey, CEO, and Steve Muller, COO, in person or by calling/texting 717.298.0030.
Books, Bake & Make Sale
2-4pm, Meadow View Memory Care
Meadow View residents nad team members are back with another holiday shopping opportunity. Discover used books, homemade baked goods and more.
Celebration of Life Ceremony
5pm, Chapel
Join us as we honor your Angel Ornament loved ones with a reading of names during our Celebration of Life Ceremony.
Resident Christmas Drop-In
6-8pm, Village Square & Park, Main Street, and Apartment Suites Lobby
Join us for this fantastic celebration of food (hors d’ oeuvres & desserts) and fellowship with current and future residents as well as live music as you move throughout the main level. Drop in as your schedule permits.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
Artisan Demonstration
10am-12pm, Village Square
Resident Paulette Moore will be demonstrating. Nick Viscuso Christmas Concert 10:30am, Village Park
Please join us as pianist Nick Viscuso performs classic Christmas music as we sing along and celebrate the season.
Friday Flicks: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2024 / PG / 1hr 39min / Holiday, drama, comedy 2 & 7pm, Theater
Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance.
Movie: The Shack
2017 / PG13 / 2hr 12min / drama, fantasy 2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.”
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
Train Room Open House
1:30-4pm, Train Room – GW Lower Level
Illumination at Prima Theater** 12:45pm, depart Apartment Suites Lobby
An immersive holiday concert. Bask in the radiant ambiance of candlelight, where captivating renditions of beloved holiday classics envelop you. Encircled by seating on all sides, a grand piano commands the center stage, complemented by skilled musicians nad vocalists poised to uplift your soul. Cost: $51.20 for transportation and discounted tickets.
Pennsylvania Flute Choir
7pm, Chapel
This tri-state flute choir will present their Christmas concert. This ensemble is made up of 10-20 adult flutists.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
Worship Service
10am, Chapel
Sermon: Dr. Peter Teague; Music: Chapel Choir
Vivace Voices & Strings
7pm, Chapel
Join us for an evening of Christmas music featuring piano, violin, viola, cello, handchimes and singing.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Wellness Center Open normal hours | No Instructor lead classes.
GSV Christmas Eve Service 3pm, Chapel
Join us for a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! The service will include singing traditional Christmas hymns, special music selections, and scripture readings announcing the birth of Jesus.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
Merry Christmas!
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours
No instructor led classes.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours No instructor led classes.
Friday Flicks: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2024 / PG / 1hr 39min / Holiday, drama, comedy 2 & 7pm, Theater
Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance.
Movie: The Muppets Christmas Carol 1992/ G / 1hr 25min / holiday comedy 2 & 7pm, GSV TV 957
The muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
Train Room Open House
1:30-4pm, Train Room – GW Lower Level
Christmas in Perfect Harmony 7pm, Chapel
This original concert experience is sure to be an unforgettable part of your holiday season! Half-part musical theater nostalgia, half-part take-it-to-church worship concert, the ensemble sings stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY (of course).
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
Worship Service 10am, Chapel
Sermon: Pastor John Meck; Music: Gary Fillippo
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours
No instructor led classes.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours
No instructor led classes.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Wellness Center Open Normal Hours
No instructor led classes.
Geoff Morgan, New Year’s Eve Concert 7pm, Chapel
Join Geoff Morgan (from Servant Stage) and his friends for an entertaining night of music to ring in the new year! Please note there will be no formal gathering pre-concert or sharing of snacks this year.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Save the date for the garden Spot Village
thURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
6pm to 8PM, Village Square
Join us for a festive evening of delicious desserts and fellowship. Stop by as your schedule allows.
