Garden Variety Vol 18 Issue 1 January/February 2026

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GARDENVARIETY THE

ISSUE 14 / JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026

CHARTING A PATH TO PURPOSEFUL LIVING:

Your Bi-Monthly Independent Living Journey at Garden Spot Village

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LEAP Into Fun

Tuesday, January 20

Learn, Exercise, And Play! Explore all elements of Wellness and learn about fitness with the team.

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PRIMA THEATER: THE 70S EXPERIENCE

Saturday, February 7

Join us for a retro concert adventure!

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PCA&D COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP

Wednesday, February 18

Learn various techniques to complete a winter drawing.

Berry good snack! This robin knows how to dine in style—even in the snow, enjoying a winter treat right here on campus.
Photographed by Brandon Adams.

ONLINE EVENT SIGN-UP DAYS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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 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).

EVENTS ICON KEY:

Community-Wide

Meeting

Continuing Education

Concerts & Live

Entertainment

Dining

Services

Health & Wellness

Marketing & Sales

Micro

Communities

Mission

Advancement

Off Campus

Excursion

Pastoral Services

Social Service

Advocacy

Special Event

Theatre

Experiences

Volunteer Services

JANUARY COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

Making A Difference Collection: Soup-er Bowl of Caring January 1-31

We are collecting soup and crackers for CrossNet Ministries. See the display by the Apartment Suites Welcome Center to drop off items.

Main Street Art Gallery: Win Reber Art Show January 1-31

Apartment Suites Display Case: Win Reber Artwork January 1-31

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

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.

First Friday Pop-Up Artisan Demonstration

10am-12pm, The Artisans Corner

Please stop by The Artisans Corner as resident artist Curt Cole will demonstrate how he makes puzzle boards and rotating game boards.

Artisans Corner Sale!

10am-4pm, The Artisans Corner

Stop by The Artisans Corner and enjoy a discount on select items.

Friday Flicks: Dangerous Crossing 1953 / A / 1hr 15min / Drama, Film Noir, Mystery 2 & 7pm, Theater

After a beautiful bride boards an ocean liner with her new husband, he goes into hiding, and she becomes the target of a murder conspiracy.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 CONTINUED

Movie: The Muppet 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, JANUARY 3

Artisans Corner Sale!

10am-2pm, The Artisans Corner Stop by The Artisans Corner and enjoy a discount on select items.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder Music: Ladies Trio

Epiphany Concert**

2pm, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby 3pm, Concert

Join us as we go to Lancaster Church of the Brethren as we conclude the Christmas season. Cost: $8, plus donation at the church. Sign up online.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5

Curiosity Streaming: Entertaining Videos

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater Come early and enjoy Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau. Stay for Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Glen Campbell, George Burns, and Buddy Hackett.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

Ladies Breakfast 8am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Please join us for breakfast and welcome our special guest, Jen Lambert, executive director. Drive yourself or ride the shuttle: 7:45am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Cost: meal on your own.

Men’s Christian Fellowship 9am, meeting in various locations

Conclusion of Isaiah study. Contact Don Aldrich at 610.299.0713 for details.

Memory Café 10am, Theater

Grab some coffee and join Harry and Hazel Urban for a relaxed conversation about living with dementia and being a caregiver for someone with dementia. Please reach out to Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Book Club

2pm, Gardens South Conference Room

We will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creations by Shelby Van Pelt.

Art of Design** 2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

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 is necessary; all materials are provided.

Prayer for Revival

7pm, Garden Towers

A time of prayer seeking God’s revival personally, locally, and globally.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Acrylic Art with Kevin Goss** 10am, Fireside Cafe

Kevin Goss will lead this step-by-step class, and you will leave with your completed piece. Please note this is not an art guild sponsored event.

Cost: $5 Sign up online.

Friday Flicks: Dangerous Crossing

1953 / A / 1hr 15min / Drama, Film Noir, Mystery 2 & 7pm, Theater

After a beautiful bride boards an ocean liner with her new husband, he goes into hiding, and she becomes the target of a murder conspiracy.

Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2024 / PG 1hr 39min / Holiday, Drama, Comedy 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

GSV Concert Series: The T.C. Process 7pm, Chapel

Singer Terry Corl is a single act performer who sings oldies rock-n-roll and oldies country.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Rev. Eric Ritz

Music: Jim Zimmerman

Sunday Evening Worship ServiceLiving Hope for a Wintering Soul 6:30pm, Chapel

A meaningful midwinter service for those carrying grief, change, or tender memories. Through Scripture reading, prayer, and music, we’ll make space to acknowledge the chill of the season and the weight it can bring, while remembering the steady hope God plants within us. Each person will receive a small, pressed flower, a reminder that life and beauty endure even when the world feels cold. All are welcome to rest, reflect, and be gently held by community and God’s presence.

Contact person: Chaplain Karyn

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Pennsylvania Farm Show**

8:30am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby 4pm, Approximate Return to GSV

Attend the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country. Be prepared for lots of standing and walking. Cost: $8 + lunch on your own. Sign up online.

Care Partner Friends and Book Club for People with Brain Changes

10am, Concord Room

Fitness Fun with Lauren Graber | 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 at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Curiosity Streaming: Entertaining Videos

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy, World’s Most Beautiful Railway and 21 Houses You Won’t Believe Exist. Stay for comedy from Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Red Skeleton.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

Friends with Restless Legs

2pm, GSV Theater

Join us for discussion and learn from one another about Restless Leg Syndrome. Contact Kim Mai at 717.355.6010 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Blessings of Hope Volunteer Day

7:45am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby 12pm, Approximate Return to GSV

An opportunity to assist with a local food ministry. We will volunteer at Blessings of Hope in Leola, sorting and packing vegetables and fruit for distribution to those in need. Pre-register with Chaplain Chet Yoder: 717.355.6203.

Women In Community Breakfast**

8am, Village Park

Guest Speaker: Anne Shannon Esbenshade – Sharing Her Faith Journey

Join us in January as Anne opens her heart and shares her faith story. Her journey reflects God’s steady presence through both ordinary seasons and unexpected challenges. Come be encouraged as she offers insight, honesty, and the ways she has seen God’s grace shape her life. It’s a wonderful way to begin the new year together: grounded, inspired, and connected in community.

My Fellow Traveler

10am, Theater

Guest speaker: Steve Muller, Chief Operating Officer

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 at 717.355.6076 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, JANUARY 15

Men’s Breakfast

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Breakfast (self-pay) and fellowship for all men. Devotional by Don Aldrich.

Coffee & Conversation

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV 956

Q&A with leaders of GSV, in person or by calling/ texting 717.298.0030.

Women’s Bible Study

10am, Garden Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

Winterize Your Wardrobe Shopping Event

11am – 2:30pm, Village Park

Taylor Marie’s Clothing Store is back! Shop the latest styles from Southern Lady, Alfred Dunner, and Ruby Road. Petite, misses, and women’s sizes are available. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted.

Taylor Marie’s Fashion Show

1pm, Chapel

Come watch and cheer on your fellow peers as they model clothes from Southern Lady, Alfred Dunner, and Ruby Rd.

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Open

Rehearsal**

3pm, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Travel to Gardner Theater to watch the orchestra rehearse for an upcoming concert. We will be stopping for dinner at Ark House Diner on the way back.

Cost: $8, meal on your own. Sign up online.

Tapestry Tales – A Book Study**

3:30pm, Theater

Reading with intention and weaving community. Join us for a year-long monthly book study featuring Pennsylvania authors—many from Lancaster County— and a variety of genres. Each book invites us to hear the diverse voices that make up the rich tapestry of life in our region and beyond. January’s selections: Amish Grace by Karybill, Nolt, and Weaver, and Forgiven by Terri Roberts. Sign up online.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Friday Flicks: Cool Runnings

1993 / PG / 1hr 38min / Comedy Adventure 2 & 7pm, Theater

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

2024 / PG 1hr 39min / Holiday, Drama, Comedy 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Pastor John Meck

Music: Chapel Choir

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Curiosity Streaming: Entertaining Videos

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy, 25 Most Amazing Ancient Ruins of the World. Stay for clips from the Carol Burnett Show.

Wellness Week Kick off at the Fitness Center and Pool

9am Yoga or Hydro Tone

10am Cardio Drumming

11am Tai Chi

12:30pm Balance Class

1:15pm Seated Volleyball

2pm Water Volleyball

3pm Head to Toe workout

Try a new Wellness Program, check the schedule for something different.

Spintopia

10:30am, The Loft

Join us for a friendly game of Spintopia. If you are a Wheel of Fortune fan, you will love this game.

Towne Meeting

2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV 956

GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

Tapestry Talk

7pm, Chapel

Chaplain Karyn Nancarvis will share her story for this month’s Tapestry Talk.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

LEAP into FUN

8:30am-3pm Wellness Center

Learn, Exercise and Play into Fitness U Need

Join us for a FUN filled Wellness Day. Engage in all the Facets of Wellness.

Dementia Learning: Unlocking Connection – Patience in Dementia Care**

11am, Theater

Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will share the ways caregivers can unlock connection through empathy and patience in dementia care. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

Blessings of Hope Volunteer Day 11:30am-4pm

An opportunity to assist with a local food ministry. We leave GSV at the Apartment Suites Lobby and will volunteer at Blessings of Hope in Leola, sorting and packing vegetables and fruit for distribution to those in need. Pre-register with Chaplain Chet Yoder: 717.355.6203.

Essential Tremor Friends in Community 2pm, Garden Towers

Guest Speaker: Ruth Carey-Hench Topic: Calming Tremors with Therapeutic Massage Join us for an educational look at the benefits of therapeutic massage for those dealing with essential tremors. This group provides a relaxed, supportive setting for sharing and learning. Contact Sherilyn Lapp at 717.355.6264 for more information.

Musical Movie: Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 / A / 1hr 53min / Drama, Family, Holiday 2 & 7pm, Theater

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

Weigh To GO

8am Fitness Room

Learn how to manage food and your weight. Weigh in is at 7:45am in Andrea’s office.

Men’s Christian Fellowship 9am, Garden Towers

All MCF groups meet today to hear Dr. Brian Murawski, professor of Old Testament at Cairn University provide a summary of Isaiah, concluding this study of MCF groups. Dr. Murawski has authored The Preacher’s Hebrew Companion to Isaiah 1–39 and Isaiah 40-66 (2024 and 2025).

Gardens North Gym and Games Open House

9am-3pm Lower level of Gardens North

Stop by and learn all the Gardens North Gym has to offer along with Billiards, Pinball, Ping Pong and Shuffleboard.

Sharing with Supportive Friends

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room

Encouragement and support for any woman feeling down, alone, or anxious. Contact Mary Tyson at 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 welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

Women’s Bible Study

10am, Gardens Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

Art Talk

11am, Theater

Win Reber’s Life of Art. Art History Professor Gloria Mast will present a lecture on resident Win Reber’s art collection.

New Holland Historical Society:

Community Banking, Part 1

7pm, Chapel

A presentation on the history of community banking in the ELANCO area.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Time for FUN at the Wellness Center 9am Yoga or Aqua Dance 10am Boxing Aerobics

10:45am Seated Volleyball

11:30am Indoor Pickle Ball

1:45pm Line Dancing 2pm Water Volleyball

Another way to start your year by having fun.

Friday Flicks: Cool Runnings

1993 / PG / 1hr 38min / Comedy Adventure 2 & 7pm, Theater

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Movie: Dangerous Crossing

1953 / A / 1hr 15min / Drama, Film Noir, Mystery 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

After a beautiful bride boards an ocean liner with her new husband, he goes into hiding, and she becomes the target of a murder conspiracy.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Heather Mellinger Memorial Whoopie Pie 5K**

9am, Outdoor Pavilion for the outdoor walk or meet inside at the Apt. Suites Lobby

Join us to walk or run a 5k or just a mile or two. Hot chocolate and whoopies pies will be served.

Cost: $25 Sign up online, benefits GSC Travel with Purpose.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Sunday Worship Service 10am, Chapel

Sermon: Dr. Peter Teague

Mission Moment: Jessica and Friends

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Curiosity Streaming: Entertaining Videos

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy 65th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry. Stay for clips from the Carol Burnett Show, Red Skelton, Don Rickles, and Bob Hope.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Art of Design**

2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Women’s Bible Study 10am, Garden Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

New Holland Historical Society: Community Banking, Part 2 7pm, Chapel

A presentation on the history of community banking in the ELANCO area.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Friday Flicks: Groundhog Day

1993 / PG / 1hr 41min / Comedy 2 & 7pm, Theater

A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.

Movie: Dangerous Crossing

1953 / A / 1hr 15min / Drama, Film Noir, Mystery 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

After a beautiful bride boards an ocean liner with her new husband, he goes into hiding, and she becomes the target of a murder conspiracy.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

Inspire Your Heart with Art Day 9am-12pm, Village Park

The Art Guild will host the annual Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. If you are an artist or just like being creative, drop by during this event to enjoy card making, diamond art, and classes from PCA&D and so many more creative and artistic opportunities.

FEBRUARY COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Making A Difference Collection:

CrossNet Ministries Food Pantry

February 1 – March 31

We are collecting various items for the CrossNet Food Pantry. See display outside of Welcome Center near Apartment Suites Lobby for a complete list of items being collected and to drop off items.

Main Street Art Gallery: Gracefully

Aged

February 1-28

Resident Artwork Sign Up on CATIE to display.

Apartment Suites Display Case:

Diamond Art Club

February 1-28

Residents will display their beautiful diamond art creations.

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder Communion

Piercing Word Presentation 7pm, Chapel

Piercing Word presents a dramatic rendering of the Gospel of Mark, word for word from the gospel. A freewill offering will be received.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Curiosity Streaming: The Real Wild West, Part 1

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy The Comedy Roast of the Odd Couple by Dean Martin and Don Rickles. Stay for Into the Wild. Young historians, guides, and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West. From the rich history of the Native Americans who were there long before the “west was won” to the trickle of frontiersmen that becomes a flood of settlers seeking furs, gold, a free homestead, and a new start.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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.

Friends with Low Vision 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. Contact Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Presentation on GSV’s Iceland Trip 2pm, Chapel

Come learn about another exciting overseas travel opportunity. This time it’s Iceland. Join Dan from Collette Travel as he previews this fantastic trip.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Ladies Breakfast

8am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Please join us for breakfast and welcome our special guest, Mary Tyson, social services advocate. Drive yourself or ride the shuttle: 7:45am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Cost: meal on your own.

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, meeting in various locations

Bible study and fellowship for all men. We begin a new study entitled “Name Above All Names.” Contact Don Aldrich at 610.299.0713 for more information.

Women’s Bible Study** 10am, The Loft (next to Martin’s Hair Salon)

Women’s Bible Study: “High and Lifted Up”

The Bible tells us that Jesus is our Great High Priest, but what does that mean for us on a day-to-day basis? Come join us as we examine the truths of this beautiful yet very practical book, the Book of Hebrews. This study meets on February 4 through June 10. You will need to bring your Bible and a set of colored pens or pencils. Questions? Please contact Susan Ulrich at 717.355.6751. Sign up is required.

Memory Café

10am, Theater

Grab some coffee and join Harry and Hazel Urban for a relaxed conversation about living with dementia and being a caregiver for someone with dementia. Please reach out to Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Book Club

2pm, Gardens South Conference Room

We will be discussing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

Art of Design**

2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Widowed & Single Men’s Breakfast

8am, Concord Room

Breakfast and Conversation for all widowed & single men.

Coffee & Conversation

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV 956

Q&A with leaders of GSV, in person or by calling/ texting 717.298.0030.

Women’s Bible Study

10am, Garden Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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.

First Friday Pop-Up Artisan Demonstration

10am-12pm, The Artisans Corner

Please stop by The Artisans Corner as resident artist Pixie Boswell will demonstrate how she makes button jewelry.

Friday Flicks: Groundhog Day

1993 / PG / 1hr 41min / Comedy

2 & 7pm, Theater

A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.

Movie: Cool Runnings

1993 / PG / 1hr 38min / Comedy Adventure

2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Go RED Day

2pm, Village Square

Wear Red all day in support of Heart Health and Join us at 2pm for a Heart Healthy indoor walk.

David Jeremiah DVD Series 2pm, Garden Towers

“The Promise of Heaven” is the title of this series. All women and men are invited. We will watch the video and engage in discussion led by Jennifer Cowan.

Winter Olympics Begin in Milan Italy Watch for fun Olympic activities throughout GSV from 2/6-2/22.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Prima Theatre: The 70s Experience** 12:45pm, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Join us for a retro concert adventure. Step into a fullsensory ride through the greatest hits of the decade. Cost: $18 for ticket & transportation. Sign up online.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Rev. Eric Ritz

Music: Voices of Praise

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Care Partner Friends in Community 10am, Concord Room

Topic: Understanding the “Why” Behind the “What”

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 at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Book Club for People with Brain Changes

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room

Anyone who is experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges is welcome to join this book club, led by Janie Martin, ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant. Please connect with Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Spintopia

10:30am, The Loft

Join us for a friendly game of Spintopia. If you are a Wheel of Fortune fan, you will love this game.

Curiosity Streaming: The Real Wild West, Part 2

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy, The 10 Happiest Countries to Live in the World. Stay for Wars from the West: Manifest Destiny. The U.S. provokes a war with Mexico, taking California and much of the Southwest. The United States is forged in wars and now stretches coast to coast.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Great American Outdoor Show**

9am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Join us for the world’s largest outdoor show. See the lumberjack competition and the dock dogs competition and so much more. Cost: $8 and lunch on your own. Sign up online.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Blessings of Hope Volunteer Day

7:45am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby

12pm, approximate return to GSV

An opportunity to assist with a local food ministry. We volunteer at Blessings of Hope in Leola, sorting and packing vegetables and fruit for distribution to those in need. Pre-register with Chaplain Chet Yoder: 717.355.6203.

Women in Community Breakfast**

8am, Village Square Park

Guest Speaker: GSV Resident, Sue Fitzgerald will share her recent experience serving with GSV Travel with Purpose Team in Kenya with Missions of Hope International. She will offer a firsthand look at the transformative work being done through education, community partnership, and the hope taking root in the lives of children and families. Her reflections will give us a deeper understanding of God’s work around the world, through our relationship with sponsored children and how we can participate through prayer, support, and awareness.

Women’s Bible Study**

10am, The Loft (next to Martin’s Hair Salon)

Women’s Bible Study: “High and Lifted Up”

The Bible tells us that Jesus is our Great High Priest, but what does that mean for us on a day-to-day basis? Come join us as we examine the truths of this beautiful yet very practical book, the Book of Hebrews. This study meets on February 4 through June 10. You will need to bring your Bible and a set of colored pens or pencils. Questions? Please contact Susan Ulrich at 771.355.6751. Sign up online.

My Fellow Traveler

10am, Theater

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 at 717.355.6076 for more information.

Art of Design**

2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Women’s Bible Study

10am, Garden Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

Lunch Bunch**

10:30am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Enjoy lunch at Mount Gretna Hide-A-Way. Cost: $8 + lunch on your own. Sign up online.

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, Garden Towers

A time of prayer seeking God’s revival personally, locally, and globally.

Servant Stage Presents: Showtunes Cabaret 7pm, Chapel

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Acrylic Art with Kevin Goss** 10am, Fireside Cafe

Kevin Goss will lead this step-by-step class and you will leave with your completed piece. Please note this is not an art guild sponsored event.

Cost: $5 Sign up online.

PCAD Gratitude Boxes**

10am-11:30am, Art Studio

PCAD is coming to teach a workshop on making Gratitude Boxes, guide individuals through taking found objects and collage materials to create a decorative box that contains a reminder of gratitude inside that they select for themselves. Cost: $15. Sign up online.

Lunch Bunch**

10:30am, Depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Enjoy lunch at Mount Gretna Hide-A-Way. Cost: $8 + lunch on your own. sign up online.

David Jeremiah DVD Series

2pm, Garden Towers

“The Promise of Heaven” is the title of this series. All women and men are invited. We will watch the video and engage in discussion led by Jennifer Cowan.

Friday Flicks: Miracle

2004 / PG / 2hr 15min / Docudrama, History, Sport

2 & 7pm, Theater

The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad.

Movie: Cool Runnings

1993 / PG / 1hr 38min / Comedy Adventure

2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Valentine’s Day

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Dr. Peter Teague Missions Moment

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Presidents’ Day

Towne Meeting

2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV 956

GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

Curiosity Streaming: The Real Wild West, Part 3

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy, Why Police Pranks Are Always Good. Stay for Boom or Bust. The new West is a land of unprecedented opportunity. In less than a century, millions of prospectors rush to gold fields; boomtowns appear overnight, and a transcontinental railroad allows travelers to cross the country in only seven days. It is a century of ambition, greed, fame, and fortune.

Tapestry Talk

7pm, Chapel

Our guest for February will be Elizabeth Sota who will share her story of immigration from Puerto Rico along with sharing about her current ministry of teaching sewing skills to refugee women in Lancaster.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Fasnacht Day

8:30-10:30am, Main Street Parlor

Stop by the Parlor, next to the Creamery for a free Fasnacht to celebrate Fat Tuesday!

The Road Ahead: What is Dementia and how does it Affect the Brain?**

10am-12pm, Theater

Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free trainings entitled the Road Ahead. This first session in this series addresses what dementia is and how it affects the brain. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

Musical Movie: Mary Poppins Returns

2018 / PG / 2hr 10min / Family, Fantasy, Adventure 2pm, Theater

A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins, the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, meeting in various locations

Bible study and fellowship for all men. Current study: “Name Above All Names.” Contact Don Aldrich at 610.299.0713 for more information.

Compassionate Neighbors

10am, Theater

Interested in learning how to support friends, neighbors, or family members experiencing cognitive challenges? Join us in a relaxed, educational discussion. Contact Leslie Hartman at 717.355.6076 for more information.

Sharing with Supportive Friends

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room

Encouragement and support for any woman feeling down, alone, or anxious. Contact Mary Tyson at 717.355.6259 for more information.

PCA&D Colored Pencil Workshop**

10am-12pm, Art Studio

PCA&D will be teaching a colored pencil workshop. Learn various techniques to use colored pencils and complete a winter drawing of a cardinal or fox. Cost: $15.

Look & Learn**

10:30am-1pm, Chapel/Village Park

Invite your friends and family to join us for an informational session where they will learn firsthand about the welcoming way of life at Garden Spot Village! The informational session will be followed by a delicious lunch with Garden Spot Village residents and a walking tour of the campus. Sign up at gardenspotvillage.org/events.

Art of Design**

2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Men’s Breakfast

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Breakfast (self-pay) and fellowship for all men. Devotional by Scott Miller.

Coffee & Conversation

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV 956

Q&A with leaders of GSV, in person or by calling/ texting 717.298.0030.

Women’s Bible Study

10am, Garden Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

Tapestry Tales – A Book Study**

3:30pm, Theater

Reading with intention and weaving community. Join us for a year-long monthly book study featuring Pennsylvania authors—many from Lancaster County— and a variety of genres. Each book invites us to hear the diverse voices that make up the rich tapestry of life in our region and beyond. February’s selection: The Journey of an Old White Dude by John R. Gerdy.

Sign up online.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

David Jeremiah DVD Series

2pm, Garden Towers

“The Promise of Heaven” is the title of this series. All women and men are invited. We will watch the video and engage in discussion led by Jennifer Cowan

Friday Flicks: Miracle

2004 / PG / 2hr 15min / Docudrama, History, Sport

2 & 7pm, Theater

The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad.

Movie: Groundhog Day

1993 / PG / 1hr 41min / Comedy 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.

GSV Dance-a-thon

3pm-6pm, Chapel

Join us for the First GSV Dance-a-thon. Sign up to dance for 30 minutes, suggested fee is $1 per minute. Funds raised will go to the Center for Arts & Culture. Cost: $30. Sign up online.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Sunday Worship Service

10am, Chapel

Sermon: Pastor John Meck Music: Chapel Choir

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Parkinson’s Friends in Community 2pm, Gardens Towers

Guest Speaker: Sue Reath, owner of Crush PD

The Power of Purposeful Movement and Exercise

Join us for a fun and engaging time of learning how exercise benefits those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Contact Sherilyn Lapp at 717.355.6264 for more information.

Curiosity Streaming: The Real Wild West, Part 4

3pm pre-show, 3:30pm feature, Theater

Come early and enjoy, Why Police Pranks Are Always Good. Stay for Myth and Mayhem. The Wild West is born out of the desperation following the Civil War. Outlaws rampage and rob while lawmen become legends. It’s a time drenched in boozin’, gamblin’ and womanizing. However, the famed Wild West looked a lot different than what we see in movies.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Blessings of Hope Volunteer Day 11:30am, depart Apartment Suites Lobby 4pm , approximate return to GSV

An opportunity to assist with a local food ministry. We leave GSV at the Apartment Suites Lobby and will volunteer at Blessings of Hope in Leola, sorting and packing vegetables and fruit for distribution to those in need. Pre-register with Chaplain Chet Yoder at 717.355.6203.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Women’s Bible Study**

10am, The Loft (next to Martin’s Hair Salon) Women’s Bible Study: “High and Lifted Up”

The Bible tells us that Jesus is our Great High Priest, but what does that mean for us on a day-to-day basis? Come join us as we examine the truths of this beautiful yet very practical book, the Book of Hebrews. This study meets on February 4 through June 10. You will need to bring your Bible and a set of colored pens or pencils. Questions? Please contact Susan Ulrich at 717.355.6751. Sign up online.

Art of Design**

2:30pm, Fireside Cafe

Please join us for a time of connecting through art. All skill levels welcome. Cost $5. Sign up online.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Women’s Bible Study 10am, Gardens Towers

“More Parables of Jesus” is the title of this study led by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens. All women invited!

Art Talk 11am, Theater

Bruce Poulterer will be doing an art talk based on American Illustrations and live watercolor demonstration.

New Holland Historical Society:

Turnpike Pile Markers of Lancaster County 7pm, Chapel

Generations ago, Lancaster County had ten “turnpikes” that ran through many of its towns, with small markers noting the distance at each mile. While they were once critical, today, many of these makers have been removed, destroyed, or have simply vanished from their original locations. Cory Van Brookhoven will discuss the history of these objects and also present updates on the whereabouts of many of these important parts of our county’s history.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

David Jeremiah DVD Series 2pm, Gardens Towers

“The Promise of Heaven” is the title of this series. All women and men are invited. We will watch the video and engage in discussion led by Jennifer Cowan.

Friday Flicks: The Help

2011 / PG13 / 2hr 26min / Drama 2 & 7pm, Theater

An aspiring author during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through daily.

Movie: Groundhog Day

1993 / PG / 1hr 41min / Comedy 2 & 7pm, GSV-TV 957

A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.

GSV Dance-a-thon (SNOW DATE)** 3pm-6pm, Chapel

IF it snows on 2/20, we will have the dance a thon on 2/27. Join us for the First GSV Dance-a-thon. Sign to dance for 30 minutes, suggested fee is $1 per minute. Funds raised will go to the Center for Arts 7 Culture. Cost: $30. Sign up online.

May 1-3, 2026 at Kenbrook Bible Camp

Our monthly Mindful Demos will begin again, starting Thursday, January 8, at 10am in the Concord Room.

Late Bites Taste Great!

New this year - we will be offering later hours at the Refresh Coffee Bar and at The Creamery!

Beginning on January 5th, the Refresh Coffee Bar will be open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays until 7pm.

Also beginning on January 7th, the Creamery will be open on Wednesday and Friday evenings until 7pm.

Dining Ambassadors

We invite anyone interested to join our Dining Ambassadors meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month (excluding November and December) in the Concord Room at 2pm.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, January 22, at 2pm in the Concord Room.

Prime Rib Dinner

Wednesday, January 14, 5pm, Terrace Dining Room

Join us for a delicious Prime Rib Dinner, served in the Terrace Dining Room. Reservations may be made by calling 717.355.6202 starting on Tuesday, December 30, at 10am. Seating is limited.

Valentine’s

Dinner

Saturday, February 14, 5pm, Terrace Dining Room

Join us for a special Valentine’s Dinner with your friends or special someone! Reservations may be made by calling 717.355.6202, starting on Tuesday, February 3, at 10am. Seating is limited. Prices TBD.

It’s Hot Chocolate time at Refresh Coffee Bar!
Mindful Demos

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