Renaissance - Summer 2026

A publication of Willow Valley Communities

Art Exhibit

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SPIRIT MIND BODY

Inspiring Mind, Body & Spirit RENAISSANCE

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

WELLNESS

EDUCATIONAL

WELLNESS

Entertainer’s Series

Enjoy four performances for just $72 when you subscribe to the Summer Entertainer’s Series, or purchase tickets at individual prices as listed below. All concerts take place in the Cultural Center Theater. To make your reservation, complete the Reservation Request Form.

Chesapeake Brass Band: Salute to America

Enjoy a stirring selection of American jazz, pop, and patriotic music as the Chesapeake Brass Band salutes our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m

Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $15

America the Beautiful: 250 Years of the Red, White & Blue

Raise your voice, lift your heart, and join us for this monumental tribute to the land we love. From sea to shining sea, this is America’s party — and you’re invited!

Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $26

Paolo Alderighi & Stephanie Trick: Broadway & Hollywood on Two Pianos

Take a journey through half a century of classic musicals with Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi, a duo who combines early jazz styles with more modern musical approaches on two pianos.

Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $16

The Limeliters

Get ready for an unforgettable night of timeless harmonies and witty storytelling! Rising to fame in early 1960s San Francisco, the Limeliters embodied the pre-rock folk music era of peace and harmony.

Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket price: $25

Cultural Center Theater

Reservation Request Form

Summer 2026

NAME:

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

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SEATING PREFERENCE:

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

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

NAME:

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

RESIDENCE (apt.): PHONE NUMBER:

SUBSCRIPTION

ENTERTAINER’S SERIES

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Chesapeake Brass Band: Salute to America

Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.

America the Beautiful: 250 Years of the Red, White & Blue

Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Series Price Sets of Series

$72

Ticket Price Number of Tickets

$15

$26

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Paolo Alderighi & Stephanie Trick:

Broadway & Hollywood on Two Pianos

Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m.

$16

Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

The Limeliters

Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

$25

Mail your completed RESERVATION REQUEST FORM to the Cultural Center Theater Box Office. Ticketing will begin June 2, 2026. Please do not cut, fold, staple, tape, or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

STAGE

Cultural Center Theater Guidelines

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

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

• Transportation is provided for all shows. For matinees, ondemand transportation begins at 1:00 p.m. and is available until after the show is over. For evening shows, the shuttle makes continuous runs beginning at 5:40 p.m. (Manor Campus) and 5:45 p.m. (Lakes Campus). At the end of the program, buses run until all Residents have returned to their drop-off location.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Turn off or silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

• No flash photography.

• No food or beverages allowed in theater.

Chesapeake Brass Band: Salute to America

Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Celebrate America with the Chesapeake Brass Band! In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this concert features jazz, pop, and patriotic standards sure to be popular in bandstands throughout the country this summer. The concert will end on a high note with John Philip Sousa’s rousing Stars and Stripes Forever.

The Chesapeake Brass Band is a 35-piece all-brass (and percussion) concert band developed in the tradition of 19th century British brass bands and the American concert bands of the early 1890s. Founded in 1996, the band is headquartered in Delaware and comprised of outstanding musicians from across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $15

Register: Reservation Request Form

America the Beautiful: 250 Years of the Red, White & Blue Celebrating 250

Years of America!

Get ready to wave your flags high and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime milestone with America the Beautiful: 250 Years of the Red, White & Blue. From the soaring anthem of The Star-Spangled Banner to the heartfelt unity of God Bless America, this all-American spectacular honors our nation’s greatest songs, stories, and spirit. Feel the thunder of Born in the USA, the soul-stirring emotion of Proud to Be an American, the nostalgia of Sweet Home Alabama, and the grandeur of America the Beautiful as this powerhouse concert pays tribute to the songs that shaped our nation’s identity.

With dazzling multimedia, electrifying performances, and the spirit of freedom shining through every note, this isn’t just a concert — it’s a patriotic celebration of the land we love from sea to shining sea.

Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $26

Register: Reservation Request Form

Paolo Alderighi & Stephanie Trick: Broadway & Hollywood on Two Pianos

The musical theater of Broadway was one of the most important birthplaces of popular songs in America, joined in the late 1920s by Hollywood. In this concert, the piano duo of Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi will journey through half a century of classic musicals, which have always had a close relationship to jazz.

Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Trick and Alderighi are known for their inventive arrangements of classics from the stride piano, ragtime, boogie-woogie, and swing traditions. They’ve performed across the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan, winning the acclaim of critics and fans alike by blending impeccable technique and mature musicality with humor and showmanship.

Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $16

Register: Reservation Request Form

The Limeliters

For more than 60 years, the Limeliters have entertained audiences from coast-to-coast with their soaring vocal harmonies and screwball sense of humor. The group made their mark in clubs and on college campuses at the height of the early 1960s folk music boom and emerged as one of the dominant voices of the scene. Dedicated to preserving the integrity of the sound they pioneered, the Limeliters continue to excite and entertain audiences with songs like Those Were the Days, Meeting Here Tonight, As Young as Your Kiss, and more.

Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Ticket price: $25

Register: Reservation Request Form

Special Events

Register using Event Registration.

Festival of Short Films

Spring Run’s Dale Johnson returns with another carefully curated program of award-winning short films from around the globe. This new collection features standout films from England, New Zealand, France, Australia, and the United States, each one chosen to entertain, inspire, and delight. Expect a mix of laugh-out-loud humor, uplifting stories, and a few tender moments that just might bring a happy tear to your eye.

And here’s the guarantee: You’ll feel better walking out than when you walked in. Come enjoy a unique, feel-good experience that proves great stories don’t need to be long to leave a lasting impression. Tickets will not be issued for this event.

Tuesday, June 9

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

Documentary: The Extraordinary Caterpillar

Peek into the world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. The Extraordinary Caterpillar is a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital, and often overlooked, role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing practical ways to make a difference. Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of the Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, cofounder of Homegrown National Park. Tickets will not be issued for this event.

Tuesday, July 14

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Cost: No charge

It’s More Than a Story: Collaborating with Your Children & Grandchildren to Tell Your Life Story

What if telling your life story wasn’t just about preserving the past? What if it became one of the most meaningful experiences of your present? Join us for an inspiring, emotional conversation about two families, two very different journeys, and one powerful lesson: When you tell your story with your children and grandchildren, something extraordinary happens. It deepens relationships, uncovers memories long forgotten, and creates connections across generations. And, it changes everyone involved.

You may remember the story that began with an envelope — a manuscript written by a daughter after collaborating with her father to preserve his life story. Lana Edwards Santoro will share what it felt like to work alongside her dad, gathering his stories and writing together, and how it strengthened their bond and made a lasting impact on her life.

You’ll also hear from Peter Schmidt, who’s been meeting monthly with his grandson on Zoom to write his life story. He’ll talk about why he decided his story mattered, what happens when a grandson asks the questions, how storytelling became relationship building, and why the process itself may be more valuable than the finished product.

Come ready to listen, to reflect, and to consider telling your own story. Because the greatest legacy you leave may not be what you owned… It may be what you shared.

Wednesday, June 10

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: Lana Edwards Santoro, Educator, Granddaughter; and Peter Schmidt, Former Educator, Grandfather

Cost: No charge

Coffee & A Story: A Friends Connection Event

Join some of the other Luckiest People in the World for conversation, connection, and a good story — shared over a cup of coffee. If you attended the Great Storytelling Festival in the spring, you already know how much fun it is to listen to great stories told well. Coffee & A Story is your chance to experience storytelling from the telling side, in a small, intimate gathering where the pressure is low and the coffee is strong.

We know that meeting for coffee is one of the easiest ways to meet new people and have real conversations. Add a few short, true stories, perhaps some not-so-true stories, and something special happens. There is never a lull in the conversation, people become more memorable, and the morning stays with you long after the last sip.

Coffee & A Story is a better way to start the day. Listening is optional. Sharing is optional. Connection is not.

Choose one.

Session 1: Monday, June 15

Session 2: Tuesday, June 30

Session 3: Wednesday, July 15

Session 4: Wednesday, July 29

Session 5: Thursday, August 13

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Cost: $8 (includes coffee, a pastry, and fruit)

Night of Dance

Come out and join the fun with an evening of reminiscing, infectious laughter, and grooving to the sounds of yesteryear. Garden Apartments Resident Jack Trowell will play your favorite music from the 1950s to ’90s to get you on the dance floor. Move, sway, dance, sing to the music, partner or no partner — it doesn’t matter. He’ll even take requests (as long as you dance to them)!

Wear your favorite Hawaiian-style clothes to this luauthemed event. Who knows, you may even learn how to do the hula to the hukilau! This event is sure to sell out, so book early.

Snacks and a cash bar serving beer and wine will be available.

Thursday, August 13

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Ballroom

Cost: $5/person

Willow Valley Webcast

Webcast and On-Demand programming treats music and art lovers to one-of-a-kind experiences around the world, broadcast directly to the Cultural Center Theater.

All events take place in the Cultural Center Theater. Tickets are just $5 and billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

Franz Welser-Möst Conducts Mozart & Bruckner — With Garrick Ohlsson

What happens when Garrick Ohlsson, the first American to win the International Chopin Piano Competition, joins forces with the Cleveland Orchestra and esteemed music director Franz Welser-Möst? Pure magic. Catch every note as Ohlsson performs the culmination of Mozart’s historic contribution to piano literature, Piano Concerto No. 27, a serene, lyrical B-flat masterpiece. The Cleveland Orchestra and Welser-Möst close the program with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, perhaps his most extensively revised work. By turns bellicose and rustic, it evokes the sounds of a medieval city and forest, including a brassy call to the hunt, before coming to a grand finish.

Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 44 minutes

Exhibition On Screen: Renoir — Revered & Reviled

Pierre Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his Impressionist paintings of Paris. He, however, grew tired of this style and changed course. These later works still provoke extreme reactions — some people are repulsed by them, while others are seduced — but they clearly influenced many artists, including 20th century titans Picasso and Matisse. Based on the remarkable Renoir collection at Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation, this stunning film explores the artist’s change in direction and uncovers an untold story that identifies him as a significant link between the art world’s old order and the new.

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

Length: 1 hour, 27 minutes

The Greenhouse, 1876

Tomàs Grau Conducts Borodin, Shor & Stravinsky — With Fabrizio Meloni

At the 2025 InClassica International Music Festival, clarinetist Fabrizio Meloni joins maestro Tomàs Grau and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in a program blending the Romantic and avant-garde. First is Borodin’s In the Steppes of Central Asia, composed for a series of tableaux vivants celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Tsar Alexander II. Next comes the world premiere of Alexey Shor’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2, a lyrical composition showcasing the instrument’s vibrant range. The concert concludes with Stravinsky’s groundbreaking music for The Firebird, a ballet rooted in Russian folklore and mythology.

Tuesday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 2 minutes

Nelson Goerner & the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Perform Rachmaninov — With Fabio Luisi

At the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, alongside Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the intrepid Nelson Goerner takes on Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, known as one of the most technically challenging yet emotionally evocative pieces in the standard classical piano repertoire. The concert also features the world premiere of I Wish You Daisies and Roses, inspired by composer Sophia Jani’s personal experiences of motherhood, and a mesmerizing co-commission by Arlene Sierra that depicts the calls of two birds competing in the wild. The evening concludes with Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, a colorful, whimsical tone poem portraying a mischievous prankster’s comical escapades in the German countryside.

Wednesday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Opera: Verdi’s Rigoletto

Rigoletto follows the amatory escapades of the Duca di Mantova. His hunchback jester, Rigoletto, has made many enemies at court with his unscrupulous conduct. He makes another when Count Monterone, whose daughter has been dishonored by the duke, comes to address the court. Met by laughter and derision, the count curses Rigoletto, who is stricken with superstitious terror.

Conductor Fabio Luisi, leading the Dresden State Orchestra, enhances Rigoletto’s score, supported by the exceptional staging of Nikolaus Lehnhoff. This production stars Serbian baritone Željko Lučić as Rigoletto, Juan Diego Flórez as the seductive Duca di Mantova, and Diana Damrau as Gilda, who give beautiful renditions of the opera’s popular arias Cortigiani, vil razza dannata and La donna è mobile

Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Length: 2 hours, 16 minutes

Pre-Webcast Talk

Monday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m.

See pg. 34 for details.

Exhibition On Screen: Girl with a Pearl Earring & Other Treasures from the Mauritshuis

Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. In this beautifully filmed documentary, answers to the unresolved riddles surrounding this extraordinary piece are pursued at its home, Holland’s distinguished Mauritshuis. The film interprets the gallery’s key works, offering insights into Vermeer and his most famous work interwoven with his life story and behind-the-scenes footage.

Thursday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 1 hour, 31 minutes

Movies

Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy a great lineup of movies in the Cultural Center Theater. Registration and tickets are not required. Just come in, find a seat, and enjoy. On-Demand transportation is available before and after the movies by calling 717.490.8350.

All movies begin at 1:30 p.m.

Song Sung Blue

Based on a true story, Song Sung Blue tells the story of Lightning and Thunder, a husband-and-wife Neil Diamond tribute band who experience soaring success, and devastating heartbreak, on their musical journey together.

Thursday, May 28

Length: 2 hours, 12 minutes

1776

Celebrating 250 Years of America!

In this 1972 musical, our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia, where Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule.

Thursday, July 2

Length: 2 hours, 21 minutes

Rental Family

An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds, rediscovering purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Thursday, July 16

Length: 1 hour, 50 minutes

Documentary: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

During the making of the 2022 biopic Elvis, 68 boxes of footage were found in the Warner Bros. film archives, including outtakes from That’s the Way It Is and Elvis on Tour. They form the basis of this documentary, along with newly discovered audio of Presley talking about his life story.

Wednesday, July 22

Length: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Rebuilding

Living on a government-run campsite after losing his ranch in a wildfire, a reserved, divorced father finds solace with his new neighbors, quietly reassembles his life, and starts reconnecting with his ex-wife and daughter. The film is a moving portrait of resilience and human connection in the wake of loss, set against the rapturous backdrop of southern Colorado.

Tuesday, August 4

Length: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

This biographical drama chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album. Recorded in his New Jersey bedroom, it marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works — a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.

Monday, August 17

Length: 1 hour, 59 minutes

Deb Watson, Watercolor

As a child, Deb Watson showed exceptional artistic ability, but was discouraged by her parents, as her father came from an Amish family. She became a nurse instead, continuing to draw and paint just for her own enjoyment. When she entered her first art exhibit, her work won two awards, and she was told she’d need to enter in the professional division from then on.

Daunted, Deb didn’t enter another show for years, but she kept painting. She has since shown in national and international juried exhibitions, won hundreds of awards, and sold works to private collections across America and abroad. One of her portraits was even included in a museum exhibit of great American women artists. Deb has also been included in national magazines and seven books on watercolor. She is a popular teacher, with thousands of followers on YouTube and a video on Craftsy about how to paint your pet.

Now almost 70, Deb is working on a new series of landscapes, as well as native wildflowers and insects, from Lancaster Conservancy areas. “I capture realistic scenes from my life in watercolor and oil, freezing one snapshot in time to share with humanity,” she says. “Even everyday scenes are amazing, miraculous, and beautiful beyond words but not beyond art.”

Tuesday, May 12 – Friday, June 19

Cultural Center Art Gallery

Camp Willow Campers, Mixed Media

They are back! The Camp Willow Campers will create some fantastic art this week along with all of the other activities they’re doing. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see their work. Their talents are amazing, their abilities are phenomenal, and their artwork is stupendous. New work will be added to the gallery each day. Be sure to stop by to take a look.

Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 Cultural Center Art Gallery

Josefa Mandarino, Garden Apartments Resident, Acrylic

From the artist: As human beings, I feel certain that we all have a calling to create. Painting is one way I personally respond to that call. More than an act of expression, painting is also a process of discovery. Each canvas represents a dialogue and journey into some unknown territory, as well as an invitation to get out of one’s own way and follow the flow. That’s part of the joy of it, never knowing what the outcome will be until the brush goes down for the final time.

In my painting of women, I want to capture an emotion that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through my flower and tree paintings, I experience and translate the poetry of their inner life. My style is an amalgamation of imagination, realism, and abstraction. The abstract work allows me to create a personal language that communicates my interior world without restriction. Color is both a motivating and guiding force throughout my work.

With each painting, I attempt to find and communicate an intrinsic feeling or mood that exists apart from my personal intention. This exploration establishes connection and relatability with the viewer. It is a way into the subject and the world within each painting. In response to the work, I hope you will experience that too.

Monday, June 29 – Thursday, August 13

Cultural Center Art Gallery

Artist Reception

Tuesday, June 30

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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 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.

Intermediate Colored Pencil Class

Build on the techniques taught in Basic Colored Pencil Class. You’ll learn advanced blending, layering, textures, and special effects, then hone these techniques to finish full drawings.

Fridays, May 22, 29; June 5, 19 (no class June 12)

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $80/4 classes (supplies included)

Three-Day Quilling Workshop: Flag in Shadow Box

Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Create a patriotic shadow box to honor the land of the free and home of the brave, made using the art of quilling. Design your American flag using red, white, and blue. A beautiful tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Choose one session.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 26, 27, 28

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $45/session (supplies included)

Mixed-Media Open Studio

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

Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, June, 2, 3, 9, 10

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, July 7, 8, 14, 15

Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, August 4, 5, 11, 12

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $55/session (bring your own supplies)

Flowers on Yupo with Watercolors & Oil Pastels

Explore painting flowers using a combination of watercolors and oil pastels on Yupo paper. This synthetic surface allows for incredible movement, enabling you to create vibrant colors and unique textures as the paint flows across the page. It’s a wonderful way to experiment with the medium and achieve striking results.

Thursday, Friday, June 11, 12

Session 1: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Linda Luke, Professional Artist

Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Intuitive Abstract Quadrant Study

A sheet of paper is taped down to create a grid of four squares. Each square becomes its own little playground for paint, collage, color, and texture. There’s no plan, just intuitive experimentation, layering, and having fun. When the tape is removed, the four sections can come together as one lively composition or be cut apart into individual mini masterpieces. All materials provided. Bring your own collage material if you have something specific you’d like to include, and don’t forget your playful spirit.

Choose one session.

Monday, June 15

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Professional Artist

Cost: $25 (supplies included)

Songbird Mosaic

Summer is here. Create your own one-of-a-kind mosaic songbird! In this fun and relaxing class, you’ll learn how to use a hand tool (wheeled nippers), cut various glass pieces, and glue them into place to create a custom mosaic piece — and go home with a 6" birdie ready to hang!

Tuesday, June 30

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Aya Kinoshita, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $80 (supplies included)

Stained Glass for Beginners: Hummingbird with Flower

Capture the magic of nature in glass! This hands-on workshop is designed to take the mystery out of stained glass, guiding you through the process of turning raw sheets of glass into a shimmering piece of window art. You’ll select your hummingbird and flower from pre-cut glass pieces, then learn how to assemble them into a vibrant suncatcher.

Thursday, June 18

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lori Ciabattoni, MK Glass Designs

Cost: $50 (supplies included)

Micro Beads & Epoxy Sculpt Jewelry

In this class, you’ll design and make unique jewelry for any occasion. Choose to create two pendants, a pendant with matching earrings, or a pendant with a ring, selecting from metal bezels in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes (ranging from 1" to 2") with a matching cord. You’ll get hands-on experience working with epoxy clay that cures in 24 hours, and use materials like glass beads, rhinestones, millefiori tiles, natural seashells, and more. By the end of class, your beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry will be ready to take home the same day!

Wednesday, July 1

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Elena Lagana, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Beyond Basics Acrylic Class

Designed with the beginner in mind, but one who already has some painting experience and wants to learn more. The instructor will teach early painting skills that go beyond the basics, including shading, blending, texture, and perspective. Paint from a still-life or reference photos supplied by the instructor.

Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $75/4 classes (supplies included)

Intermediate Drawing Class

Put your basic drawing techniques to work in this intermediate class. You’ll complete a full drawing each week, highlighting florals, fur and feathers, then a landscape. After learning the basics of each subject, you’ll complete a full drawing in the final week that uses all the techniques you’ve learned.

Choose one session.

Session 1: Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27

Session 2: Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $75/session (supplies included)

Botanical Gelatin Printing

Gelli printing is a form of monoprinting in which acrylic paints are applied to flexible plates of gelatin using a brayer. In this botanical-themed workshop, learn how to pull beautiful, unique prints using leaves, flowers, feathers, even weeds! You’ll leave with one framed 5" x 7" print and any additional prints you create in class. Gelli printing is easy, inspiring, and fun! Bring any botanicals you wish — thin, flat ones work best. The instructor will provide the rest.

Choose one session.

Tuesday, July 21

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Professional Artist

Cost: $50 (supplies included)

Beehive Workshop

Create this adorable beehive craft. Very simple to make, it’s the perfect summer decoration for your home. Great to hang in a window or display somewhere on your patio!

Wednesday, July 15

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Gnome or Mushroom Wind Chimes

Create whimsical and charming ceramic gnome or mushroom wind chimes for your patio or porch! The instructor will provide all the necessary materials, including clay, tools, and a variety of glazes to choose from, as well as step-by-step instructions. After firing the wind chimes at her home ceramics studio, she will return the finished pieces within 2–3 weeks of class.

Wednesday, July 22

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Karen Peiffer, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Cost: $75 (supplies included)

Needle Felted Mushroom on a Wreath

Learn how to needle felt a mushroom on a decorative wreath! All materials are provided, including a foam felting pad and two felting needles. No experience is necessary. Local fiber artist and instructor Lisa Haldeman will walk you through this fun and easy craft step-by-step!

Wednesday, July 29

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Instructor: Lisa Haldeman, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Cost $55 (supplies included)

Portrait Drawing Class

Learn to draw portraits of your loved ones! This class will focus on structural anatomy, proportional accuracy, rendering features, and capturing likeness with grayscale shading.

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Alcohol Ink on Decorative Mirror Glass

Alcohol ink on a decorative mirror creates vibrant, translucent abstract art that is perfect to be used for custom décor. By applying alcohol ink to a clean mirror, moving it with rubbing alcohol and a few different techniques or a brush, you can create exciting designs. Choose either an arched or oval wall mirror when registering. Each has a black frame and measures approximately 16" x 9".

Choose one session.

Tuesday, August 18

Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Tammy Teets, Professional Artist

Cost: $45/session (supplies included)

Cost: $75/4 classes (supplies included) Oval Arched

Garden-Inspired Paper Lanterns

Create your own glowing garden. You’ll use pressed flowers and leaves, paper towels, and a glue/water mix over a balloon to make a delicate, light-catching lantern, then return one week later to finish it with trimming and stringing so you can hang it. A batteryoperated tea light is included. Hang up your lantern or set it on a table — each one is unique, colorful, and full of nature’s charm.

Choose one session.

Wednesday, August 19

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 26 at 1:30 p.m.

(Everyone returns to finish project.)

Instructor: Lisa Stuckey, Professional Artist

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Wet Felting: Painting with Wool

Whether you love landscapes, flowers, or simply playing with color, this class is a gentle introduction to painting with wool. You’ll learn the basics of wet felting, enjoying the process of layering, shaping, and discovering what the wool wants to do. Then, using soft, colorful fibers, you’ll create a felted picture (approximately 12" x 12") inspired by a photo you love. No prior experience is needed. Local artist and wet felter Ellen Silberlicht will guide you step-by-step in a relaxed, supportive environment, sharing her joy for this warm and tactile art form. At the end, you’ll leave with your own finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring felt, whether in pictures, scarves, purses, or sculptural forms.

Wednesday, August 26

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ellen Silberlicht, Professional Artist

Cost: $65 (supplies included)

Life of the Mind

“Let him who would move the world first move himself.”

— Socrates

Socrates Café

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

— Aristotle

Do you enjoy thinking about and questioning commonly accepted assumptions, even your own? Are you willing to challenge the taken-for-granted authority of any position or representation of fact or truth? Would you like to discuss big ideas in a forum that encourages a diversity of strong opinions in thoughtful and respectful, yet often very spirited, dialogue? If so, join us.

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

Colonialism

“A State in the grip of neocolonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor which makes neocolonialism such a serious threat to world peace.”

— Kwame Nkrumah

Colonialism is the practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country, often involving settlement and exploitation. How does this affect both the colonizers and the colonized?

Monday, June 8

Adversity

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

What do we learn from experiencing adversity?

Monday, July 13

Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is the final form of love.”

— Reinhold Niebuhr

What is the result of forgiveness for the one who was wronged, as well as the one who caused the wrong?

Monday, August 10

Emotional Intelligence

“But once you are in that field, emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be most successful, because it is how we handle ourselves in our relationships that determines how well we do once we are in a given job.” — Daniel Goleman

Do you believe emotional intelligence is a natural trait or a skill that can be learned and improved? Explain.

Monday, September 14

Great Decisions

At Great Decisions, we expand our understanding of current world issues through discussion and debate, supported by materials from the Foreign Policy Association. A background book may be ordered from the association’s website, and a DVD concerning the topic will be shown at each meeting.

Great Decisions meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Spring Run Auditorium. Registration is not necessary.

Ukraine & the Future of European Security

With reduced US support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas, and how might Europe respond?

Tuesday, June 9

Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order

Can multilateralism survive amid shifting global power and rising nationalism? This session examines the future of global cooperation across trade, health, and finance.

Tuesday, September 8

One Day University

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

All events take place in the Cultural Center Theater. Tickets are just $5 and billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

How Galileo Moved Heaven & Earth

Most people know the story of Galileo: In the Middle Ages, when the Catholic Church controlled nearly everything, he stepped forward to challenge an ignorant world. He insisted that the earth revolves around the sun, and for this heresy, he was tried and imprisoned. His ordeal has been a symbol of the Church’s hostility toward science ever since.

That narrative is a bit simplistic, though. Join Alan Lowe as he builds on it, placing it in context by explaining the prevailing views of the universe before Galileo, the scientific basis of Galileo’s theories, and the motives of the major players in the case. Then, with attention to the many nuances, he pursues the historical evidence of Galileo’s trial and its aftermath — a story you may not have heard before.

Presented by:

Alan Lowe

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Lowe is Executive Director of the American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 History Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He’s served at the Franklin D. Roosevelt, George W. Bush, and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Libraries and co-hosts the popular podcasts American POTUS, American SCOTUS, and American FLOTUS

Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 52 minutes

Rosa Parks: Her True Story & Legacy

Rosa Parks was an established organizer and activist in Montgomery, Alabama, long before her 1955 arrest for refusing to relinquish her seat to a white man on a segregated city bus. In the popular narrative, however, she’s a work-weary seamstress whose “tired feet” compelled her to break character and single-handedly launch the Civil Rights Movement.

For more than 20 years, historians have written against this idea of Parks as an accidental activist. Still, the symbolic version of her persists. This presentation explores how media representation of Parks encouraged an iconic image that, while celebratory and inspiring, is at odds with her record of fighting Jim Crow and fuels larger myths about the Civil Rights Movement.

Presented

by:

Brenna Wynn Greer Wellesley College

Dr. Greer is Associate Professor of History at Wellesley College, where she’s received several teaching awards and major fellowships. Her book, Represented: The Black Imagemakers Who Reimagined African American Citizenship, examines the historical circumstances that made the media representation of Black citizenship good business in the post-World War II era.

Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 47 minutes

The Restless Genius of Benjamin Franklin

Born the 10th and youngest son of a humble family of Puritan candlemakers, Franklin’s rise to the front ranks of science, engineering, and invention was as unexpected as it was meteoric. He had only two years of proper schooling, but later received honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and St. Andrews, as well as the 18th century equivalent of a Nobel Prize for Physics. Franklin’s genius lay in tinkering, improving, and never being satisfied with the world as he knew it. This talk examines many of his ideas to make life simpler, cheaper, and easier, which led to innovations not only in natural science and engineering — the kite experiments and the bifocals for which he is justly remembered — but also public works, civic improvements, politics, and business. Experimenting was a constant source of beauty, pleasure, and amusement for Franklin, even when things went wrong (which they did all the time).

Presented

by:

Richard Bell University of Maryland

Dr. Bell is Professor of History at the University of Maryland. With a PhD from Harvard, he’s won more than a dozen teaching awards and held major research fellowships at Yale, Cambridge, and the Library of Congress. He is also the author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home.

Monday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 57 minutes

The Joy of Coffee: From Tiny Seeds to Your Morning Cup

Coffee can be an unremarkable caffeine delivery system… or a rewarding sensory experience. Join coffee scientist and consultant Shawn Steiman as he takes us through a coffee seed’s journey from the tree that grew it to the cup you’re drinking from. He’ll focus on myriad topics along that journey, such as growing, roasting, and tasting, to help guide drinkers in their understanding of coffee and their discovery of what they will likely enjoy.

Presented by: Shawn Steiman

Coffea Consulting

Shawn Steiman, PhD, is a coffee scientist, consultant, entrepreneur, and lecturer at the University of Hawai‘i. He is the owner of Coffea Consulting, a coffee-centric consulting firm, and Grok Coffee, a coffee delivery, event, and tour company, as well as the author of The Hawai‘i Coffee Book and The Little Coffee Know-It-All.

Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 50 minutes

When Weather Changed the Course of History

Weather and climate have been shaping human history for thousands of years. Blizzards, hurricanes, droughts, dust storms, and floods — all of them have been turning points. This talk examines some of the major ones (some based on controversial evidence!), from the ancient world, to Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, to the Dust Bowl, to Hurricane Katrina. Weather disasters seem so much bigger than we are, but they’re accurate barometers for what we value as human beings. How have they shaped human history, and what can this tell us about how we think about climate change today?

Presented by: Caroline Winterer

Stanford University

Winterer is the William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies, as well as Department Chair, at Stanford University. A Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians, she received an American Ingenuity Award from the Smithsonian for mapping the social network of Benjamin Franklin. She has also authored several books, including American Enlightenments: Pursuing Happiness in the Age of Reason.

Thursday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Length: 46 minutes

In Our Prime: How Older Americans Are Reinventing the Road Ahead

In the early 1970s, the accepted wisdom was that older Americans would need to essentially withdraw from society, assuming that they were frail, intellectually incompetent, irrelevant, and often a burden. A term was coined for this: ageism, the systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people simply because they’re old. Ageism remains so ingrained in our culture that it often goes unnoticed as a bias.

Meanwhile, older people are defying the stereotypes. Many are healthier, more socially and politically engaged, and working and living longer than previous generations. In this lecture, Professor Susan Douglas argues that we are in the midst of a demographic revolution, with more people over 50 than at any time in our history. She illustrates the persistence of ageism, the challenges to it, and how it’s especially targeted at women.

Presented by: Susan J. Douglas University of Michigan

Douglas is the Catherine Neafie Kellogg Professor and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. She’s written for The New York Times and Washington Post, appeared on Today, Weekend Edition, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and authored seven books, including Listening In: Radio and the American Imagination and Inventing American Broadcasting, 1899–1922

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. Length: 46 minutes

Education Classes

Register using Event Registration.

Arts in the Morning

Bringing new meaning to displays of visual art, writings inspired by them, and readings by individual writers. Created by Residents, the art may be a painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture. Writers will be inspired to create a poem or short story. The artist will have a chance to describe their work’s motivation. Come enjoy this unique showcase of the passions, talents, and proficiencies of our Residents.

Mondays, June 29; July 27; August 24

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: WVC Artistic Community (artists, musicians, photographers, writers)

Cost: No charge

Safeguard Your Future: Protect Yourself from Fraud & Plan for Tomorrow

Your financial security matters. In this session, experts from Ephrata National Bank will share practical tips for recognizing fraud and explain how wills and trusts can help you plan for the future with confidence.

Thursday, July 2

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenters: Don Doolittle, VP, Fiduciary Business Development Manager; Holly McGloshen, VP, Director of Financial Crimes; Ephrata National Bank

Cost: No charge

Pre-Webcast Talk: How to Enjoy Opera

How are we to make sense of opera? It is often sung in a language foreign to the audience and staged in different times and settings than its original story. A cursory understanding of the story beforehand, however, can help. If you’ve never attended an opera, come to this preview. The story of Verdi’s Rigoletto will be outlined by a series of video clips and tidbits about the composer and the work’s origin. This talk is intended to help everyone understand and enjoy opera, whether or not you plan to attend the corresponding Willow Valley Webcast of Rigoletto

Monday, August 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Warren Herbst, Gables Resident

Cost: No charge

Webcast: Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m.

See pg. 15 for details.

Computer & Technology Classes

There is no cost to attend these classes, but please register using Event Registration. This allows instructors to provide handouts and other class materials.

Personal Computer Routine Housekeeping

Is your PC running slow or doing things you don’t want? Resident Sid Paskowitz will demonstrate the routine actions he takes to keep his PC operating the way he wants.

Residents who sign up for the class will be sent an email soliciting questions they would like answered. Those will be covered first in the class. Please be sure your email address is current in the Willow Valley Resident Directory.

Wednesday, June 10

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run Resident

Cost: No charge

Turning

the Page:

A Gentle Intro to Apple Pages

Discover how enjoyable writing can be with the updated Apple Pages app for macOS Tahoe 26.x. In this hands-on class, you’ll begin with a blank page and learn how to make it your own using easy, familiar formatting tools. Add photos, shapes, and a touch of polish without feeling overwhelmed. We’ll also take a gentle look at newer optional features so you can decide for yourself whether a subscription is worth it. Bring your charged laptop. Or, if you only have a desktop, come ready to watch, learn, and follow along with the handout. Class size is limited to 12.

Wednesday, June 24

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Paula Sandridge, Lakes Resident Cost: No charge

Google NotebookLM

Turning

the Page

on iPad: A Gentle Intro to the Newest Apple Pages

Discover how enjoyable writing can be with Apple Pages on the iPad. In this hands-on class, you’ll start with a simple blank page and learn how to make it your own using easy, tap-friendly tools in the newest Pages app. Add photos, shapes, and a touch of style with just a few taps. We’ll also gently explore newer optional features so you can decide whether they’re useful for you. Bring your charged iPad, and get ready to create, swipe, and smile! Class size is limited to 12.

Tuesday, June 30

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Paula Sandridge, Lakes Resident

Cost: No charge

Google NotebookLM is a free, AI-powered research and writing assistant. By uploading your PDFs, Google Docs, Slides, Text files, YouTube videos, and other source files, you can use it to create learning tools such as automatic summaries, FAQs, quizzes, reports, mind maps, slide decks, podcasts, video presentations, and more. NotebookLM is a versatile, constantly evolving tool that remains on your computer and uses only what you add as source material.

Google NotebookLM: Information Session

In this class, you’ll learn about Google NotebookLM’s features, including how to make a podcast or video overview. You’ll also see how to find information in the Willow Valley Resident Handbook using NotebookLM instead of flipping through the handbook’s pages. You may bring your device to follow along, but there will be no hands-on help during this class.

Note: You need a Google account (like Gmail) to sign in to NotebookLM.

Monday, July 6

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Google NotebookLM: Hands-On Session

Bring your Google login and your laptop or tablet to this hands-on class. You’ll install NotebookLM on your device, add the Willow Valley Resident Handbook using PDFs, and learn how to use the software’s interactive chat, video overview, and podcast features. From there, you can add anything else you want to your new notebook — like recipes, your memoir, or YouTube videos — and use your imagination to practice using NotebookLM.

Prerequisite: Participation in Google NotebookLM: Information Session or equivalent experience.

Monday, July 6

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 101 & 102

Our logins and passwords are the first defense against hackers. However, this defense is weakened by using the same login (email) and (weak) passwords for multiple websites and keeping track of them in Excel or browser-based password managers — which people often do. For better security, the Computer Club recommends using password managers like Apple Passwords (aka Keychain), 1Password, or Bitwarden.

Bitwarden is free, open-source software that syncs passwords across all your devices when you change one or more of them on one device. It is recommended for those who use Windows products (or a mix of Windows and Apple products).

Bitwarden 101: Information Session

Learn the basics of installing, populating, and using Bitwarden to sync passwords across all your devices (e.g., PC/laptop, tablet, phone). We’ll also discuss how to store encrypted notes, which eliminates the need for scribbled Post-it notes about your software licenses, device model and serial numbers, and other important info. You may bring your device to follow along, but there will be no hands-on help during this class.

Wednesday, July 8

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 101: Hands-On Session

In this hands-on session, you’ll install Bitwarden and use the information provided in the introductory Bitwarden 101 session. Bring your device(s) and any passwords you have written down on paper or in Excel. If you use another password manager, bring its login credentials also.

Prerequisite: Participation in Bitwarden 101: Information Session or equivalent experience.

Wednesday, July 8

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 102: Information Session

Learn about the advanced features of Bitwarden, including how to make a backup, change the master password, create new and unique logins (alias emails) and complex passwords, create and use passkeys, and use 2FA (two-factor authentication, available in the software’s paid version). We’ll also discuss how to share your passwords and notes securely with your children, attorney, and others who may need to access your online accounts. You may bring your device to follow along, but there will be no hands-on help during this class.

Prerequisite: Participation in Bitwarden 101: Information Session or equivalent knowledge.

Wednesday, July 22

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Bitwarden 102: Hands-On Session

In this hands-on session, you’ll install Bitwarden (if you haven’t already) and practice what you learned in the introductory Bitwarden 102 class. Bring your device.

Prerequisite: Participation in Bitwarden 102: Information Session or equivalent experience.

Wednesday, July 22

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

ChatGPT Without the Jitters

ChatGPT doesn’t bite, buzz, or judge. In this easygoing class for beginners, you’ll learn how this AI tool can help with everyday tasks like writing emails, planning trips, learning something new, or just satisfying your curiosity. We’ll keep things simple, hands-on, and fun! Please bring your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop whether you’re a PC, Android, or Apple user. If you can ask a question, you can use ChatGPT!

Choose one session.

Session 1: Tuesday, July 14

Session 2: Tuesday, August 25

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Paula Sandridge, Lakes Resident

Cost: No charge

Android Phones: Info & Demonstrations

This presentation will begin with an overview of the Android operating system and how it affects you as a user. We’ll also discuss customizability, the cornerstone of the Android user, then take a look at “The Many Faces of Android,” featuring a demonstration on the big screen of a few phones with different user interfaces or launchers. Time for questions will be available at the end of the session. Registration is limited to 15 attendees.

Wednesday, August 12

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Kiet Hong, IT Strategy Manager, Willow Valley Communities

Cost: No charge

Gmail 101 & 102

These classes are for web-based Gmail only, not for Gmail using email clients like Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or Outlook. The emphasis is on using a computer to access your email. While you can use a browser on your phone or tablet, due to these devices’ sizes, some functions will display differently than on a Windows laptop or desktop.

Gmail 101: Information Session

Learn to use basic Gmail features such as Undo, Delay, Schedule, and Send, as well as how to add pictures, documents, voice, and video to an email. We’ll also discuss how to create a tagline and multiple signatures; set up a vacation response; subscribe, block, delete, and archive emails; and use labels and Gmail’s powerful search functions. Finally, you’ll see how to add a contact from an email to the address book and create one alias for multiple contacts.

You may bring your device to follow along, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. Email your questions beforehand to Jay Shah (jayanu@gmail.com) with the subject line “Gmail 101: Information Session.”

Tuesday, August 11

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Gmail 101: Hands-On Session

Bring your device and learn how to implement what you learned in the Gmail 101: Information Session. If there are specific techniques you would like to see demonstrated, email Jay Shah (jayanu@gmail.com) with the subject line “Gmail 101: Hands-On Session.”

Tuesday, August 11

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident Cost: No charge

Gmail 102: Information Session

Learn how to use Google’s AI to automatically sort emails into headings like Personal, Important, Promotions, Social, and Forums, which saves time and makes navigation easier. We’ll also discuss how to use advanced features like custom signatures, the vacation setting, alias email addresses, voice typing, mail forwarding, labels (folders) and filters, and more. If time permits, we’ll also talk about how you can migrate to Gmail from AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, or other providers.

You may bring your device to follow along, but there will be no hands-on help during the session. Email your questions to Jay Shah (jayanu@gmail.com) with the subject line “Gmail 102: Information Session.”

Thursday, August 27

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Gmail 102: Hands-On Session

Bring your device and learn how to implement what you learned in the Gmail 102: Information Session. If there are specific techniques you would like to see demonstrated, email Jay Shah (jayanu@gmail.com) with the subject line “Gmail 102: Hands-On Session.”

Thursday, August 27

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Jay Shah, North Resident

Cost: No charge

Apple iMovie for iPad: Lights, Camera, iMovie!

Turn your iPad into a mini movie studio! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to turn your photos and video clips into polished short films using Apple’s iMovie app. Practice trimming scenes and adding music, titles, and transitions — all with simple taps and swipes. No editing experience is needed, just your creativity and a charged iPad. Class size is limited.

Note: Older iPads may not be able to download the iMovie app. Be sure to check your iPad before registering.

Monday, August 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Conference Room

Presenter: Paula Sandridge, Lakes 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, they have informative monthly presentations, hands-on workshops, 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:

Apple Topics

Susan Culbertson (susan.culbertson@me.com)

All Other Computer & Technology Topics

Bill Skelly (whskelly@aol.com)

Wellness Special Events

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Willow Valley Tappers National Tap Dance Day Show

The Willow Valley Tappers will present a dance performance, a little history, demonstrations, and just pure fun to honor the birthday of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Tap dancing is one of America’s original dancing art forms. Enjoy watching our Residents show their tap-dancing skills and be amazed at their talents! This year's theme is Looking Back: The Decades Between 1940 – the 1980s.

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

Thursday, May 21

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Let’s Roll Bike Demo & Guided Bike Tour

Staff from the electric bike shop Let’s Roll will be on campus providing demonstrations. Join Ryan and his team at the Cultural Center Upper Level parking area, where they will size you up and give instruction on electric bike riding. Take a spin around the Lakes Campus and see if this might open up a new adventure for you!

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

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

Bike Demo

Monday, June 8 | Rain date: Monday, June 15

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Upper Level Parking Area

Cost: No charge

Guided Bike Tour

Tuesday, June 9 | Rain date: Tuesday, June 16

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Meet at Let’s Roll Electric Bike Shop

(132 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512)

Cost: $40 (includes guide, use of bike/helmet)

Registration: Call Let’s Roll at 717.490.3194

Conductorcise: Ignite Your Day — Create a SPARK…

Conductorcise is an exhilarating, unique alternative to “traditional” exercise programs and has been hailed nationally as one of the best for mind-body wellness. Maestro David Dworkin will share his lifelong devotion to the passion of music and motion, and all the documented benefits it provides for mind and body. He’ll also share his thoughts on his active, productive life, reaching the age of 91 — and the future — through four staples: music, motion, brain stimulation, and laughter.

Thursday, June 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Maestro David Dworkin, Conductorciser Founder

Cost: No charge

Scavenger Hunt

The Fitness Team challenges Residents and Team Members to venture outdoors on a fourweek quest to locate boxes hidden around Willow Valley Communities. The hunt will rotate between campuses weekly, with 10 boxes hidden each week. Don’t forget to take a pen or pencil! Each box will have a letter displayed on it, which you will record on your clue sheet, enabling no touch points.

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

Thursday, June 11 – Tuesday, July 7

Pennsylvania Senior Games

Mark your calendar to be part of Pennsylvania’s largest Olympics-style sports festival! The Pennsylvania Senior Games will be held July 24 –August 2 in State College, at Penn State University and the surrounding area. The event is a qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Athletes 50 and over are encouraged to register through the event’s official website. Registration is now open and closes on July 12, 2026, for most sports. Willow Valley is proud to sponsor our athletes, and we encourage Residents to consider competing in a sport. Residents who are interested must register, compete, and bring your receipt to the Fitness Manager at the Cultural Center for reimbursement of the registration fees.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, August 2

Registration: KeystoneGames.org/PennsylvaniaSenior-Games

2026 Health & Fitness Expo

Save the Date!

This fun-filled event encourages adults to engage in activities to improve and maintain their health. Residents will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of vendors and explore the latest health and wellness information, services, and products they have to offer. The day will also include entertainment, a diverse selection of local food trucks, and two engaging presentations for you to attend.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center Upper Level

I’ll Do the Remembering: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s

Ashley Campbell spent three years touring with her father, Glen Campbell, playing banjo and keyboards. She stayed with him both onstage and off during his battle with Alzheimer’s, as a musician in his band and as a caregiver at home. But as the documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me gained momentum, Ashley found herself stepping more into the role of speaking out to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and became part of the fight to find a cure.

As a songwriter herself, she used music to share her story through her first single, a song she wrote for her father that ended up being used in the documentary and included on the Grammy-winning album for the film. Now, Ashley hopes that by sharing her family’s story, she can be an inspiration to other families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

10:00

a.m.

| Theater

Presenter: Ashley Campbell, Singer-Songwriter, Daughter of Glen Campbell

This Is Your Now: Living with Purpose, Power & Possibility

This presentation explores how living with purpose, personal accountability, and personal power can transform everyday life, whether through relationships, creativity, service, learning, or long-held dreams. Attendees will be encouraged to release the belief that “time has passed” and replace it with the understanding that today still matters. Remember, we’re growing bolder as we grow older.

The keynote also addresses the common habit of postponing dreams or minimizing desires, gently challenging the idea that it’s “too late” or “not worth starting now.” Through relatable examples, reflection, and practical mindset shifts, participants will be reminded that meaningful, productive living is possible at every age — and that even small steps can lead to renewed joy, confidence, and contribution.

12:30 p.m.

| Theater

Presenter: Dr. James Smith Jr., Author, Speaker, Trainer, and Coach

Educational Walks & Hikes

Register using Event Registration.

Explore a Bluebird Box Trail

Take a walk along the bluebird trail in Lancaster County Central Park. As we walk, we’ll look, listen, and learn about the life cycle of bluebirds and other cavity nesters living in the boxes.

Choose one.

Tuesday, June 9

Walk 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Walk 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Environmental Center (1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Firefly Hike

Join us for an evening of catching and observing fireflies lighting up the sky. We’ll take a short walk and enjoy the summer setting sun, nighttime sounds, and the blinking lights created by the bioluminescence inside the fireflies. We’ll also shine a UV light on the ground to see the biofluorescence from critters and fungi.

Tuesday, July 7

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Meet at the intersection of Farm View Dr & City View Dr

(580 E Farm View Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Sensory Walk at the Garden & Along the River

Explore your senses as we walk through the Garden of Five Senses in Central Park. The flowers will be blooming and smelling sweet, and we’ll enjoy the music of singing birds, insects, and the sound of human-formed waterfalls and fountains that run through the garden. We’ll also explore the wild edge of the Conestoga River.

Choose one.

Friday, July 10

Walk 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Walk 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet in the parking area

(1039 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Monarch Scavenger Hunt

Take a walk with Lisa to look for monarch eggs and caterpillars. Everything we find will be raised in a safe environment, then released where we found them when they become butterflies. There will be lots of other things to see and learn about on the walk too. If you’ve never done this before, you will be amazed at your findings. Last year we found over 200 eggs and caterpillars on our hikes, so let’s do it again!

Walk 1

Monday, August 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Meet at the Cultural Center Lower Level

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Walk 2

Friday, August 7

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Meet at the intersection of Farm View Dr & City View Dr

(580 E Farm View Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Summer Wildflower & Pollinator Walk

Stop and observe the wildflowers of summer. The meadow will be blooming with colorful flowers and humming with birds and insects for us to enjoy and learn about. Lisa will help you discover the beauty in all the critters that live in the native wildflower meadow.

Choose one.

Thursday, August 20

Walk 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Walk 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet at the Muhlenberg Parking Area

(548 Golf Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Dusk Hike

Take a walk through the meadow as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Late summer is a great time to hear the sounds of insects, owls, and other animals.

Wednesday, August 26

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Meet at the intersection of Farm View Dr & City View Dr

(580 E Farm View Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602)

Leader: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Wellness Education Classes

Register using Event Registration.

Cavity Nesters

Cavity nesting birds that live in a hole in a tree can benefit from a human-made box to live in. This class will help you identify birds that will call a bird box a home. We’ll listen to their songs, learn other identifying features, and explore their life cycle and nesting habits.

Friday, June 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

The Aging Athlete: Maintaining Performance & Preventing Injury Across the Lifespan

As more adults continue sports and fitness activities well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond, orthopedic surgeons are seeing a rise in “aging athlete” injuries, conditions that differ fundamentally from those in younger competitors. This community presentation will explore the physiological, biomechanical, and lifestyle differences between younger and older athletes, and provide practical strategies to maintain performance, mobility, and joint health over time.

Tuesday, June 30

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Adam Hyatt, MD FAAOS, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster

Cost: No charge

American Heart Association Heartsaver

Adult CPR/AED Course

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone interested in learning CPR led by an instructor. In this course, you’ll be asked to practice and demonstrate important skills. If you complete all requirements and demonstrate the skills correctly, you’ll receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

Please note, in almost all situations, kneeling beside a person while performing CPR is crucial to ensure that effective chest compressions are used. However, the AHA recognizes that some individuals may have difficulty kneeling and need accommodation, such as standing while they practice during class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Choose one.

Session 1: Tuesday, June 30

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Session 2: Tuesday, June 30

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session 3: Tuesday, July 28

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Session 4: Tuesday, July 28

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session 5: Tuesday, August 25

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Session 6: Tuesday, August 25

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Meadow Ridge Auditorium (Ground Floor)

Presenter: Dianne Ryan, Certified BLS Instructor

Cost: $75/person

Pennsylvania Amphibians & Reptiles

Learn how to identify the state’s slimy and scaly animals from a distance by their colors, habitat, sounds, and many other unique features. This educational program may even alleviate your fears of these animals and help you appreciate them.

Tuesday, July 14

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Neuro-Based Training: Using the Brain to Maximize the Body

The Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center is taking a fresh approach to health and fitness. What if improving your overall well-being didn’t start with lifting heavier weights or running faster? What if it started with training your brain? In neuro-based training, it does — and it’s changing how we think about movement, health, and aging.

Neuro-based training recognizes a simple truth: The brain controls movement. It receives many inputs, which we can control by focusing on vision, balance, breathing, and many other neural signals. When the brain receives clearer, more accurate information, the body moves more efficiently and with greater ease. The result? Better balance, smoother coordination, improved confidence, and a stronger sense of well-being.

Residents are invited to attend this introduction to neuro-based training. This engaging showcase will explain how brain-based fitness can help you:

• Integrate vision, balance, touch, breathing, and other systems more effectively

• Coordinate movements with greater control

• Influence autonomics like blood pressure, breath rate, heart rate, and relaxation

• Reduce pain symptoms

This class is largely focused on education, with some practical drills and tests sprinkled in. This is not a workout, so there is no need to dress for training or bring a towel. Eddie will guide attendees through examples of neuro-based exercises, explain how they support both physical and cognitive health, then conclude with time for reflection and a Q&A discussion to explore how this approach could fit into your own wellness journey.

Friday, July 17

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Eddie Murray, Movement Manager, Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center

Cost: No charge

Clinical

Partnership and the Assessment Center at the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center

The clinical partnership between Willow Valley Communities and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is pioneering a new standard for the collaboration of health systems and senior living communities. This presentation will highlight the treatment and support that will be made available through the Assessment Center at the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center and will also shed light on how research and technology are teaming up for the discovery and recovery of neurological events.

The Alzheimer’s and Memory Clinic and Neuroscience Institute teams will be on-site to share more about the opening of the Assessment Center later this summer, as well as information on how to participate in local research through the blood biobank and clinical studies.

Wednesday, July 29

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenters: The Alzheimer’s and Memory Clinic and Neuroscience Institute Teams

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving

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

Wednesday, Thursday, July 29, 30

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sharon Verkuilen, AARP Instructor

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

The Summer Buzz

The flowers are attracting many different types of insects right now. Let’s take a closer look at them and what they’re doing. Some are drinking nectar, while some are eating other bugs. Some are laying eggs, and some are eating plants. Some will sting you, and some are harmless. There’s so much to learn about our buzzing and pollinating summer insects.

Wednesday, August 12

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Senior Park Naturalist, Lancaster County Parks

Cost: No charge

Protect Your Feet

Join us for an informative session on Medicare guidelines for routine and diabetic foot care. We’ll explain diagnoses, explore treatment options, and share simple preventive steps, including daily foot checks and proper footwear. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep your feet healthy and prevent complications.

Wednesday, August 26

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Theater

Presenter: Christine A. Mariano, DPM, MBA

Cost: No charge

AARP Safe Driving Refresher

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

Monday, August 31

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Education Room

Instructor: Sharon Verkuilen, AARP Instructor

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

Support Groups

LGBTQ+ Family & Friends

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

For more information, contact Lynn Andrews at lynn.andrews62@gmail.com or Taylor Blackwell at 717.464.8421 .

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 Janelle Sauder at 717.464.6121

Low Vision Support Group

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

For more information, contact Hannah Kreider at 717.464.7608

Memory Care Support Group

Provides support to care partners and family members whose loved ones have memory loss.

For more information, contact Mary Schreiber at 717.314.4105

New Resident Discussion Group

Provides opportunities to discuss the ins and outs of settling into life at Willow Valley Communities. Share your successes and challenges as we talk about the various aspects of your transition here.

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 Mary Schreiber at 717.314.4105

Fitness Classes

Register using Event Registration.

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 at 717.872.7811.

Sit And Tap Class

S.A.T.-isfy your exercise needs as you learn the 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, June 29 – August 3

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Beginner Tap Class

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

Mondays, June 29 – August 3

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced 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, June 30 – August 4

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Advanced Beginner Tap Class

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

Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Intermediate Tap Class

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

Wednesdays, July 1 – August 5

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Instructor: Carol Still, Professional Instructor

Cost: No charge

Fitness Specialty Classes

The Fitness Team provides special classes throughout the year that 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.

Les Mills BODYPUMP

BODYPUMP is a scientifically backed barbell workout using light-to-moderate weights and high reps to build strength and get you fit — fast. Using a Les Mills SMARTBAR and STEP, you’ll work all your major muscles as you increase aerobic fitness and build strength. The encouragement, motivation, and great music you get in a BODYPUMP class will leave you feeling energized, confident, and powerful. Classes are held monthly, in 4- or 5-week sessions.

Wednesdays & Fridays

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Cost: $40/4-week session | $50/5-week session

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Registration: Call the Fitness Center at 717.464.6434

Targeted Toning

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

Wednesdays, April 1 – June 24

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

RESET: Balance & Meditation

Join us for a light warm-up, balance exercises to improve stability, stretches to improve flexibility, and meditation to improve your mind. Exercises will be done standing and sitting.

Fridays, May 29 – July 3

8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Manor Courtyard

RESET: Stretching & Meditation

Join us for a light warm-up, stretching to improve flexibility, and meditation to improve your mind. Exercises will be done standing and sitting.

Fridays, August 7 – September 11

8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Manor Courtyard

Strength in Motion

This functional fitness class focuses on the everyday movements you use in real life, such as lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, getting up and down, and balancing. Designed to help you feel stronger, steadier, and more capable, each session combines strength training, mobility work, and low-impact conditioning to improve how your body performs and reduce your risk of injury. The class will enhance your posture, mobility, stability, and overall strength while building better movement habits, confidence, energy, and long-term physical resilience.

Wednesdays, June 10 – July 15

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Zumba

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

Wednesdays, July 1 – September 30

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Foundation of Coordination

This purposeful, technique-driven class is designed to elevate the quality of every movement you make, with emphasis on:

• Coordinated, efficient movement that connects mind and body

• Motor skill development through progressive, skill-based exercises

• Purposeful technique to improve balance, timing, and body awareness

• Intentional movement patterns to enhance every performance and athletic ability

Learn how to move with accuracy, rhythm, and confidence. This class will help you build a strong movement foundation so you can train smarter, move better, and feel more in control of your body. Ideal for all fitness levels.

Wednesdays, August 5 – September 9

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Ongoing Classes

These 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.

Fitness Fusion

Keep your workout fun and interesting with this class that fuses two exercise formats into one. Move through aerobic and strength-training exercises to achieve maximum fitness results. Healthy beginners and intermediate-level exercisers are encouraged to participate.

Mondays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

ExerStretch

Start your day with this low-impact class designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness. Both standing and seated exercises are included, and relaxation and breathing techniques may be incorporated. We especially welcome beginners.

Mondays & Fridays

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

North Auditorium

Yoga

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

Mondays & Wednesdays

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Chair Yoga

Gentle movement with the breath. This 45-minute session aims to calm the mind and will increase strength and range of motion. 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. Please note: The second Wednesday of each month, class will be held in the Cultural Center Ballroom.

Mondays & Wednesdays

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Manor Auditorium

Beginner Mat Pilates

Pilates exercises are mindful movements taught with precision and control to strengthen ligaments and joints, lengthen muscles, and improve posture and balance. This basic class teaches exercises to strengthen abdominal and back muscles and improve pelvic stability.

Mondays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Mat Pilates

Incorporating the 34 mat exercises created by Joseph H. Pilates, this flowing Pilates class emphasizes proper breath control and form to improve muscle imbalances and limited flexibility.

Wednesdays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Sitting Pilates (Chair or Stability Ball)

This bone-density-friendly way to learn the Pilates method helps you to engage your core, align your spine, increase muscle development, and ease movement. Exercises will be performed on a chair or stability ball.

Fridays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Basic Tai Chi

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

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Tai Chi

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Qigong for Wellness

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Muscle Moves

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

Tuesdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

TRX Functional Flexibility Training

TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. This class welcomes all fitness levels.

Thursdays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Core Power

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

Fridays

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

The Clubhouse Sports Center

Aquatics Classes

Aquacize

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Arthritis Aquatics

Enjoy the warm water of the Therapy Pool!

This class leads participants through a series of exercises specifically designed to help improve joint mobility. Open to people with all forms of arthritis and all levels of fitness.

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

Water Volleyball

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Pool

Deep Water Volleyball

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

Joints in Motion

This low-impact, low-to-medium-intensity class provides aerobic fitness, overall body toning, and a stretching workout to keep your body strong and limber. Great for healthy beginners!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

This moderate-to-high intensity class improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance by using the resistance of the water to enhance the intensity of your workout. Flotation belts are provided.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cultural Center Main Pool

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Summer 2026 Events Listed

Hearing Solutions

• Consultations with a discussion of various options

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Event Registration Instructions

Please follow the steps below to register electronically.

To Log In from Your Home Computer

 Go to Resident.WillowValley.org

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

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

 Click on Login.

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

To Log In from a Kiosk

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

 Click on Event Registration (ERS).

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

 Click on Login.

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

Need Computer Help?

Refer to the Get Help section of the Computer Club’s website (WVComputerClub.org).

Need Help with Event Registration?

The Computer Club’s website (WVComputerClub.org) has a Get Help link for the names of contacts in each community for assistance.

FITNESS & AQUATICS CLASSES AT A

The 2026-2027 season marks a historic milestone as the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra celebrates 80 years of bringing world-class music to our community. From Queen, Broadway, and R&B to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, this anniversary season features extraordinary guest artists, diverse programming, and unforgettable performances that honor our past while looking boldly toward the future. All Masterworks concerts continue to feature four performances—Friday & Saturday evenings, Saturday & Sunday matinees—giving you even more ways to experience the LSO at the Gardner Theatre.

MUSIC OF QUEEN

September 24 | Convetion Center

Kick off our 80th Anniversary Season with Queen's greatest hits performed by Broadway/West End star MiG Ayesa, a live rock band, and the LSO—celebrating what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday month.

FESTIVALS & FOLKLORE

October 9—11 | Gardner Theatre

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu performs Grieg's Piano Concerto on a vibrant program celebrating European folk traditions, featuring Anna Clyne's PIVOT and Stravinsky's dazzling Petrushka

FROM SOLITUDE TO TRIUMPH

November 20—22 | Gardner Theatre

Sphinx Competition winner Amaryn Olmeda performs Barber's lyrical Violin Concerto alongside Copland's Quiet City and Sibelius' triumphant Second Symphony.

MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT

December 3—5 | First Presbyterian

Our 5th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah returns with a magical twist. Experience Handel's beloved masterwork performed entirely by candlelight at First Presbyterian Church.

A BROADWAY NEW YEAR

December 30 & 31 | Gardner Theatre

Ring in 2027 with Broadway's greatest hits performed by the LSO and Fulton Theatre artists, led by guest conductor Ben McNaboe. Three performances including New Year's Eve!

TALES & LEGENDS

January 15—17 | Gardner Theatre

4-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Mak Grgić performs the world premiere of Austin Wintory's Interactive Concerto for Guitar, paired with Wagner’s Die Meistersinger and Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting Scheherazade

TRIPLE CONCERTO

March 12—14 | Gardner Theatre

Three world-class soloists—violinist Jennifer Frautschi, cellist Zuill Bailey, and pianist Christopher Shih—unite for Beethoven's rare Triple Concerto, with Mendelssohn's sun-drenched "Italian" Symphony.

SHE’S GOT SOUL WITH CAPATHIA JENKINS

April 15 | Convention Center Powerhouse vocalist Capathia Jenkins performs soul and R&B hits from Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele, and more with the LSO and professional backup singers.

BEETHOVEN 9

May 7—9 | Gardner Theatre

Our 80th Anniversary Season culminates with Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony and the transcendent "Ode to Joy," plus Jeffrey Nytch's Hunger Stones and Brahms' joyful Academic Festival Overture.

We invite you to explore PURSUITS, Willow Valley Communities’ newest retail space on the third floor of North.

Featuring :

• Over-the-Counter Medications

• Greeting Cards

• Fresh Flowers

• Jewelry

• Snacks

• Beverages

• Willow Valley Branded Merchandise

• And More!

MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. | THIRD FLOOR OF NORTH BY OVERLOOK CAFÉ