Life Enrichment offers a variety of events and programs
The Village at Gettysburg Life Enrichment team offers many programs and events throughout the week. Scroll through the image slideshow to see what has been offered so far.
A small but enthusiastic flock of “turkeys” came out for the Seventh Annual Turkey Trot and Family Waddle at The Village at Gettysburg! The temperatures may have been in the 20s, but residents bundled up and got their miles in for a good cause – to stock the food pantry at South Central Community Action Programs. Happy Thanksgiving!
Residents at The Village at Gettysburg had a blast participating in this year's Halloween festivities! Residential living residents gathered together for a Halloween Happy Hour where they enjoyed good company and a “witches brew” with sweet treats! Happy Halloween from The Village at Gettysburg!
Here's the scoop! Residential living residents at The Village at Gettysburg learned how to make ice cream. By using two electric ice cream makers and a blender for a dairy-free peach sorbet, as well as relying upon several methods and techniques, residents successfully made five different flavors of ice cream and even whipped two flavors with crushed cookies. Thankfully, nobody had to use the old-fashioned hand crank ice cream maker! They enjoyed their ice cream with friends and neighbors at an ice cream social. The dairy-free peach sorbet and banana were two popular flavors!
With Jess Sheahan, director of Life Enrichment, as their personal instructor, residential living residents at The Village at Gettysburg recently went to school on how to arrange flowers. Jess used flowers and filler from her cutting garden at Terra Farms and Fields and shared her expertise on design elements like space, line, heigh and shape. Once they had the technical aspects of flower arranging down, residents filled their vases with their own creative masterpieces!
With Jess Sheahan, director of Life Enrichment, as their personal instructor, residential living residents at The Village at Gettysburg recently went to school on how to arrange flowers. Jess used flowers and filler from her cutting garden at Terra Farms and Fields and shared her expertise on design elements like space, line, heigh and shape. Once they had the technical aspects of flower arranging down, residents filled their vases with their own creative masterpieces!
Led by Andrew Kronmeyer, clinical dietician, residential living residents at The Village at Gettysburg learned why garlic is sometimes referred to as “The Allicin Wonderland Drug" during Tasty Tips. When garlic is chopped, minced, sliced or mashed, it produces a phytochemical called allicin, which has been shown to have many cardiovascular benefits as well as prebiotic, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Kronmeyer then provided step-by-step instructions while preparing garlic honey, pickled garlic, broccoli and garlic ricotta toast, and marinated green beans for residents to sample. Residents delighted in expanding their cooking knowledge while enjoying a few tasty and healthy dishes!
The Village at Gettysburg held its annual Summer Fun and Games Week in July! Residents enjoyed a variety of games with friends and neighbors. Whether playing corn hole and fast-paced "Minute to Win-It" games or taking part in a fun obstacle course, the camaraderie, as well as some friendly competition, remained strong throughout the week.
Celebrating National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day! Residents at The Village at Gettysburg were happy to help prove that ice cream is a sweet treat you can enjoy any time of year and any time of day! In celebration of National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, residents created their own morning desserts with an ice cream buffet featuring hot Belgian waffles. After indulging, several health-conscious residents were off to the gym to work off those extra calories!
Celebrating National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day! Residents at The Village at Gettysburg were happy to help prove that ice cream is a sweet treat you can enjoy any time of year and any time of day! In celebration of National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, residents created their own morning desserts with an ice cream buffet featuring hot Belgian waffles. After indulging, several health-conscious residents were off to the gym to work off those extra calories!
Celebrating National Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day! Residents at The Village at Gettysburg were happy to help prove that ice cream is a sweet treat you can enjoy any time of year and any time of day! In celebration of National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, residents created their own morning desserts with an ice cream buffet featuring hot Belgian waffles. After indulging, several health-conscious residents were off to the gym to work off those extra calories!
Residents at The Village at Gettysburg celebrated “It Takes a Village Week” – a celebration of appreciation for team members and residents for their contributions to making the community a great place to work and live. The celebration featured four distinctly themed days: Decade Day, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Pink Flamingo Day and Beach Day. Residents and team members were encouraged to “dress for the beach” as they enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch on Beach Day. Pink flamingo hair clips adorned some residents on Pink Flamingo Day adding another festive touch. One resident exclaimed, “It’s just like old times!”, as she gathered with friends on the back patio to enjoy a meal together.
Residents at The Village at Gettysburg celebrated “It Takes a Village Week” – a celebration of appreciation for team members and residents for their contributions to making the community a great place to work and live. The celebration featured four distinctly themed days: Decade Day, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Pink Flamingo Day and Beach Day. Residents and team members were encouraged to “dress for the beach” as they enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch on Beach Day. Pink flamingo hair clips adorned some residents on Pink Flamingo Day adding another festive touch. One resident exclaimed, “It’s just like old times!”, as she gathered with friends on the back patio to enjoy a meal together.
Transportation team members spread joy on “Fun Friday” at The Village at Gettysburg by generously donating tulips to residents of the personal care residence and skilled care center. Vickie Howery, driver, and Melissa King, administrative assistant (pictured together below), along with Vanessa Wagner-Lee, receptionist, purchased the colorful assortment of flowers from a local tulip farm. They were delivered to residents with help from members of the life enrichment team and beautician Maria McCauslin. Resident Janice Decker loved adding the splash of color to her room!
Transportation team members spread joy on “Fun Friday” at The Village at Gettysburg by generously donating tulips to residents of the personal care residence and skilled care center. Vickie Howery, driver, and Melissa King, administrative assistant (pictured together below), along with Vanessa Wagner-Lee, receptionist, purchased the colorful assortment of flowers from a local tulip farm. They were delivered to residents with help from members of the life enrichment team and beautician Maria McCauslin. Resident Wanda Redding loved adding the splash of color to her room!
Residents at The Village at Gettysburg woke up to an “eggstra” special surprise Easter morning. Residential living and personal care residents found that the Easter bunny had hopped through the community leaving a trail of candy-filled eggs behind. Skilled care residents received fun activity-filled bags generously donated by Kirsten Engelbert, niece of physical therapist, Katie Engelbert. It was an “eggcelent” Easter at The Village at Gettysburg!
Residents at The Village at Gettysburg woke up to an “eggstra” special surprise Easter morning. Residential living and personal care residents found that the Easter bunny had hopped through the community leaving a trail of candy-filled eggs behind. Skilled care residents received fun activity-filled bags generously donated by Kirsten Engelbert, niece of physical therapist, Katie Engelbert. It was an “eggcelent” Easter at The Village at Gettysburg!
Sixteen residents of The Village at Gettysburg virtually celebrated their completion of the Passport to Wellness program. The six-week program was created to help keep residents involved and active over the cold winter months. Each week, residents met with Jess Sheahan, director of Life Enrichment, and Nikki Richwine, Life Enrichment coordinator, to study and discuss famous cities and the types of music that made them famous. They learned about classical, Motown, blue grass, country, jazz, gospel, rock and roll and The Beatles! The residents were delivered foods related to the cities that they studied each week and tracked their exercise with a goal of exercising 150 minutes a week. The group collectively exercised for 16,152 minutes over the six weeks, which exceeded their goals! This was the fifth year that Gettysburg has hosted the Passport to Wellness program, with a different theme each year.
Sixteen residents of The Village at Gettysburg virtually celebrated their completion of the Passport to Wellness program. The six-week program was created to help keep residents involved and active over the cold winter months. Each week, residents met with Jess Sheahan, director of Life Enrichment, and Nikki Richwine, Life Enrichment coordinator, to study and discuss famous cities and the types of music that made them famous. They learned about classical, Motown, blue grass, country, jazz, gospel, rock and roll and The Beatles! The residents were delivered foods related to the cities that they studied each week and tracked their exercise with a goal of exercising 150 minutes a week. The group collectively exercised for 16,152 minutes over the six weeks, which exceeded their goals! This was the fifth year that Gettysburg has hosted the Passport to Wellness program, with a different theme each year.
Sixteen residents of The Village at Gettysburg virtually celebrated their completion of the Passport to Wellness program. The six-week program was created to help keep residents involved and active over the cold winter months. Each week, residents met with Jess Sheahan, director of Life Enrichment, and Nikki Richwine, Life Enrichment coordinator, to study and discuss famous cities and the types of music that made them famous. They learned about classical, Motown, blue grass, country, jazz, gospel, rock and roll and The Beatles! The residents were delivered foods related to the cities that they studied each week and tracked their exercise with a goal of exercising 150 minutes a week. The group collectively exercised for 16,152 minutes over the six weeks, which exceeded their goals! This was the fifth year that Gettysburg has hosted the Passport to Wellness program, with a different theme each year.
