Life Enrichment offers a variety of events and programs
The Village at Luther Ridge Life Enrichment team offers many programs and events. Scroll through the image slideshow to see what has been offered so far.
During the November Craft Corner, residents at The Village at Luther Ridge used a seasonal dishcloth, tea towel, potholder and ribbon to make these heavenly kitchen angels to give as a present for Christmas or put in their own kitchen windows. This craft was brought back by popular demand after a highly successful June Craft Corner.
During the November Craft Corner, residents at The Village at Luther Ridge used a seasonal dishcloth, tea towel, potholder and ribbon to make these heavenly kitchen angels to give as a present for Christmas or put in their own kitchen windows. This craft was brought back by popular demand after a highly successful June Craft Corner.
During the November Craft Corner, residents at The Village at Luther Ridge used a seasonal dishcloth, tea towel, potholder and ribbon to make these heavenly kitchen angels to give as a present for Christmas or put in their own kitchen windows. This craft was brought back by popular demand after a highly successful June Craft Corner.
Residential living residents at The Village at Luther Ridge greatly enjoyed their two-hour-long guided tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol! During this outing, residents toured the Capitol, learned about its history and viewed the beautiful architecture and detailed artwork in the complex.
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge spent an afternoon putting together care kits for Mission Central in Mechanicsburg. Each kit contained a washcloth, hand towel, comb, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and nail clippers. The kits are sent all over the world wherever there is a need. On average, Mission Central serves 2-3 million people each year.
Residents and team members from The Village at Luther Ridge enjoyed kayaking recently on Laurel Lake at Pine Grove Furnace State Park! During a beautiful, sun-splashed morning, the group had a blast learning how to kayak and touring the lake. They also learned a little bit about local wildlife, flora and the history of the lake.
Christmas doesn’t have to come just once a year. Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care & rehabilitation center proved that by enjoying a festive Christmas in July celebration with a week of games, carols, cookies, ice cream and a scenic “party bus” ride through the countryside. Despite the recent heatwave, they had no trouble getting into the holiday spirit! 
Lights, camera, action! The Luther Ridge Players, a theatrical troupe made up entirely of residential living residents, returned to the stage with a few new members and reprised some of their greatest hits. Created in 2016, The Luther Ridge Players put on an incredible show for their friends and neighbors. The program targeted the “funny bone” of the audience, and included "The Bobby Soxx Special," a 1950s musical interlude performed by Chuck Porter; "Sisters," performed by Mary Louise Lucas and Joy Shinn; “There’s a Hole in My Bucket,” performed by Bill and Susan Pekari; and “The Injured Bricklayer,” performed by Herb Spomer.
Lights, camera, action! The Luther Ridge Players, a theatrical troupe made up entirely of residential living residents, returned to the stage with a few new members and reprised some of their greatest hits. Created in 2016, The Luther Ridge Players put on an incredible show for their friends and neighbors. The program targeted the “funny bone” of the audience, and included "The Bobby Soxx Special," a 1950s musical interlude performed by Chuck Porter; "Sisters," performed by Mary Louise Lucas and Joy Shinn; “There’s a Hole in My Bucket,” performed by Bill and Susan Pekari; and “The Injured Bricklayer,” performed by Herb Spomer.
Lights, camera, action! The Luther Ridge Players, a theatrical troupe made up entirely of residential living residents, returned to the stage with a few new members and reprised some of their greatest hits. Created in 2016, The Luther Ridge Players put on an incredible show for their friends and neighbors. The program targeted the “funny bone” of the audience, and included "The Bobby Soxx Special," a 1950s musical interlude performed by Chuck Porter; "Sisters," performed by Mary Louise Lucas and Joy Shinn; “There’s a Hole in My Bucket,” performed by Bill and Susan Pekari; and “The Injured Bricklayer,” performed by Herb Spomer.
Lights, camera, action! The Luther Ridge Players, a theatrical troupe made up entirely of residential living residents, returned to the stage with a few new members and reprised some of their greatest hits. Created in 2016, The Luther Ridge Players put on an incredible show for their friends and neighbors. The program targeted the “funny bone” of the audience, and included "The Bobby Soxx Special," a 1950s musical interlude performed by Chuck Porter; "Sisters," performed by Mary Louise Lucas and Joy Shinn; “There’s a Hole in My Bucket,” performed by Bill and Susan Pekari; and “The Injured Bricklayer,” performed by Herb Spomer.
A giant guest appeared to celebrate Valentine's Day with residents at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center. The huggable, life-sized teddy bear provided abundant affection as residents happily posed for photos in the Valentine’s Day photo booth, including Gail & Darwin Bradley.
A giant guest appeared to celebrate Valentine's Day with residents at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center. The huggable, life-sized teddy bear provided abundant affection as residents happily posed for photos in the Valentine’s Day photo booth, including LaRue Locke.
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge gratefully received a visit from an adorable duo of lambs! The wooly guests, Snoopy and Elliot, were from a sheep farm in Gettysburg owned by Carolyn Lindsey, LPN, a charge nurse at The Village at Sprenkle Drive. Resident Martha Winch (pictured) who first met Carolyn and one of her lambs several years ago, had a chance encounter with her again earlier this year. Carolyn told Martha then that when her sheep had babies she would bring them to visit at The Village at Luther Ridge. Everyone was so glad she did and Martha was absolutely delighted!
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge gratefully received a visit from an adorable duo of lambs! The wooly guests, Snoopy and Elliot, were from a sheep farm in Gettysburg owned by Carolyn Lindsey, LPN, a charge nurse at The Village at Sprenkle Drive. Everyone was so glad she did and Martha was absolutely delighted!
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge gratefully received a visit from an adorable duo of lambs! The wooly guests, Snoopy and Elliot, were from a sheep farm in Gettysburg owned by Carolyn Lindsey, LPN, a charge nurse at The Village at Sprenkle Drive. Everyone was so glad she did and Martha was absolutely delighted!
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge gratefully received a visit from an adorable duo of lambs! The wooly guests, Snoopy and Elliot, were from a sheep farm in Gettysburg owned by Carolyn Lindsey, LPN, a charge nurse at The Village at Sprenkle Drive. Everyone was so glad she did and Martha was absolutely delighted!
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge recently enjoyed the beautiful fall foliage while walking and biking along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, which rolls 13.7 miles through the farmlands of western Cumberland County, hemmed in by the Blue and South Mountains of southcentral Pennsylvania.
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge recently enjoyed the beautiful fall foliage while walking and biking along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, which rolls 13.7 miles through the farmlands of western Cumberland County, hemmed in by the Blue and South Mountains of southcentral Pennsylvania.
Veterans at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center were honored for their service in the U.S. military with a special Veterans Day meal and pinning ceremony. Morris Klank, hospice social worker, provided pins and “Home of the Brave” T-shirts for the appreciative veterans. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
Veterans at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center were honored for their service in the U.S. military with a special Veterans Day meal and pinning ceremony. Morris Klank, hospice social worker, provided pins and “Home of the Brave” T-shirts for the appreciative veterans. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
Veterans at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center were honored for their service in the U.S. military with a special Veterans Day meal and pinning ceremony. Morris Klank, hospice social worker, provided pins and “Home of the Brave” T-shirts for the appreciative veterans. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
LaRue Locke (left) and Alice Brumbaugh (right), residents at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center, show off their colorful and creative Turkey handprint paintings. The project was just one of the fun and meaningful Thanksgiving-themed activities for residents in November. They also enjoyed delicious mini pumpkin pies and creating a “Grateful Pumpkin” comprised of rings listing things for which residents are grateful.
Jeff Arentz, a resident at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center, shows off his colorful and creative Turkey handprint painting. The project was just one of the fun and meaningful Thanksgiving-themed activities for residents in November. They also enjoyed delicious mini pumpkin pies and creating a “Grateful Pumpkin” comprised of rings listing things for which residents are grateful.
Strength & Stretch is a new class for residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Led by Ali Noll, Life Enrichment director, the class takes place in a fun and relaxed setting where residents stretch and strengthen all of their major muscle groups. The class is full of laughter, comradery and an occasional dance party with a magical unicorn! 
Strength & Stretch is a new class for residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Led by Ali Noll, Life Enrichment director, the class takes place in a fun and relaxed setting where residents stretch and strengthen all of their major muscle groups. The class is full of laughter, comradery and an occasional dance party with a magical unicorn! 
Strength & Stretch is a new class for residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Led by Ali Noll, Life Enrichment director, the class takes place in a fun and relaxed setting where residents stretch and strengthen all of their major muscle groups. The class is full of laughter, comradery and an occasional dance party with a magical unicorn! 
These Oreo Bat Pops and Mummy Pudding Cups, made by residents of The Village at Luther Ridge personal care residence put us in the Halloween spirit! 
These Oreo Bat Pops and Mummy Pudding Cups, made by residents of The Village at Luther Ridge personal care residence put us in the Halloween spirit! 
The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center celebrated Christmas in July with festive and fun-filled activities! Residents decorated an umbrella tree and “stocking” bags, made Christmas cards while listening to Christmas carols and enjoyed a cocktail hour with “Sandy” Clause and a Luau luncheon with entertainment from “Jammin with Joe” Clark. Residential living residents generously donated items to fill the “stocking” bags!
Thanks to cottage resident Kathryn Lauver, vases filled with freshly cut zinnias bring an outburst of color to the Fleck Center, personal care residence and skilled care & rehabilitation center at The Village at Luther Ridge. Each week, Kathryn grows the flowers in the community garden, cuts them, arranges them in vases and delivers them to each building. The flowers quite literally brighten the lives of so many residents!
Residents took advantage of a sunny day to plant flowers in the community garden. 
Residents took advantage of a sunny day to plant flowers in the community garden. 
Residents took advantage of a sunny day to plant flowers in the community garden. 
Residents took advantage of a sunny day to plant flowers in the community garden.
