Life Enrichment offers a variety of events and programs
The Village at Luther Ridge life enrichment team is offering a modified socially distanced life enrichment schedule. Check out what has been offered so far.
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.
What better way to celebrate Tutu Tuesday on 2/22/22 than with a tutu dance party! Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge personal care residence created the tutus and happily showed them off during this once-in-a-lifetime festivity! Kudos to Sherry Harris, Life Enrichment partner, for taking this idea and creating a fabulous, fun-filled morning for everyone.
Residents and team members at our life plan communities celebrated Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fastnacht Day, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) and by various other names. Donuts were the indulgence of choice this morning at The Village at Luther Ridge. Shrove is the past tense of shrive, which means to gain absolution of sins by confession and repentance. The day is also referred to as Fat Tuesday because it is the last day of indulgence for Christians before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the 40-day period of penitential preparation and fasting known as Lent. The tradition is said to have begun in Europe when Christians made pancakes before the beginning of Lent to use up their supply of eggs, milk and butter.
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 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!
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!
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!
In recognition of National Skilled Nursing Care Week in May, Erin Gillespie, art teacher at Scotland Elementary School in Chambersburg, delivered artwork her talented students created for residents at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center. Residents were impressed with students’ artistic ability and grateful to receive their creations. Thank you to Erin and her students for brightening the day and living spaces of our residents!
In celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, team members at The Village at Luther Ridge Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center sent a photo collage to residents’ loved ones with the heartwarming message – “We are here because we love them, too!” The collaborative commitment by our team members to provide compassionate care to our residents reflects this year’s theme, “Together Through the Seasons.” We thank team members at each of our five skilled care centers who, despite the challenges of the pandemic, have shown an incredible and steadfast commitment to providing quality care and ensuring the health and safety of our residents.
Kayla Etter, Life Enrichment leader, and resident Doris Baughman plant seeds to celebrate Earth Day at The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care & rehabilitation center. In addition to planting seeds, residents and team members filled two new raised garden beds with radiant flowers and plants. The garden beds add natural beauty to the center’s neighborhoods and provide a relaxing environment for residents to enjoy all year long!
Kayla Etter, Life Enrichment leader, and resident Doris Baughman plant seeds to celebrate Earth Day at The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care & rehabilitation center. In addition to planting seeds, residents and team members filled two new raised garden beds with radiant flowers and plants. The garden beds add natural beauty to the center’s neighborhoods and provide a relaxing environment for residents to enjoy all year long!
Residents of The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care & rehabilitation center took part in one of the oldest known decorative art forms: egg dying. Residents proudly displayed their creations during this fun and festive activity!
Residents of The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care & rehabilitation center took part in one of the oldest known decorative art forms: egg dying. Residents proudly displayed their creations during this fun and festive activity!
The Village at Luther Ridge was thrilled to welcome back visitors to the skilled care & rehabilitation center! Residential living resident and visitor Wayne Criswell celebrated with Brandi Hollar, skilled care life enrichment partner, under the arch of blue balloons. We are grateful that we have been able to ease our visitation guidelines in our six life plan communities and allow residents to schedule in-person time with their loved ones!
The Village at Luther Ridge was thrilled to welcome back visitors to the skilled care & rehabilitation center! Team members Rebecca Sanders, CNA, and Carmen Younker, LPN, were so excited they were literally jumping for joy! We are grateful that we have been able to ease our visitation guidelines in our six life plan communities and allow residents to schedule in-person time with their loved ones!
The Village at Luther Ridge was thrilled to welcome back visitors to the skilled care & rehabilitation center! Team members Laura Deet, NHA, and Kayla Etter, skilled care life enrichment leader were so excited they were literally jumping for joy! We are grateful that we have been able to ease our visitation guidelines in our six life plan communities and allow residents to schedule in-person time with their loved ones!
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge enjoyed shamrock shakes in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Erika Steinour, personal care life enrichment leader, and Jen Keefer, beautician, delivered the shakes door-to-door in St. Patrick's Day attire.
Residents at The Village at Luther Ridge enjoyed shamrock shakes in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Erika Steinour, personal care life enrichment leader, and Jen Keefer, beautician, delivered the shakes door-to-door in St. Patrick's Day attire.
Dawn Heinbach, resident at The Village at Luther Ridge, is among multiple volunteers to make masks for residents in our life plan communities.
Personal care residents at The Village at Luther Ridge have been enjoying window visits with family thanks to donors who donated Eversound wireless headphones. These wireless headphones provide accessibility and sound clarity, allowing residents to fully enjoy visits with their loved ones.
Wayne Criswell, resident at The Village at Luther Ridge, celebrated his 101 birthday on March 2 in style. Patty Hoover, residential life enrichment leader, organized a birthday cake, balloons and well-wishes to Crisswell in honor of this milestone.
Wayne Criswell, resident at The Village at Luther Ridge, celebrated his 101 birthday on March 2 in style. Patty Hoover, residential life enrichment leader, organized a birthday cake, balloons and well-wishes to Crisswell in honor of this milestone.
Wayne Criswell, resident at The Village at Luther Ridge, celebrated his 101 birthday on March 2 in style. Patty Hoover, residential life enrichment leader, organized a birthday cake, balloons and well-wishes to Crisswell in honor of this milestone.
Here is yet another example of the spirit of giving in our life plan communities: The Village at Luther Ridge recently delivered food donated by residential living residents to St. Vincent DePaul Ministry at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg. Upon receiving the many boxes and bags of food, ministry members expressed gratitude for the community’s support and generosity!
Here is yet another example of the spirit of giving in our life plan communities: The Village at Luther Ridge recently delivered food donated by residential living residents to St. Vincent DePaul Ministry at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg. Upon receiving the many boxes and bags of food, ministry members expressed gratitude for the community’s support and generosity!
Here is yet another example of the spirit of giving in our life plan communities: The Village at Luther Ridge recently delivered food donated by residential living residents to St. Vincent DePaul Ministry at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg. Upon receiving the many boxes and bags of food, ministry members expressed gratitude for the community’s support and generosity!
Here is yet another example of the spirit of giving in our life plan communities: The Village at Luther Ridge recently delivered food donated by residential living residents to St. Vincent DePaul Ministry at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg. Upon receiving the many boxes and bags of food, ministry members expressed gratitude for the community’s support and generosity!
With the weather a bit too “frosty” outside, Brandi Hollar, life enrichment partner at The Village at Luther Ridge skilled care center, brought some snow indoors for residents to enjoy. That enabled resident Chris Bemus to unleash her creativity and craft a snowman she lovingly named “Chunky”. While his eyes are made of chocolate instead of coal and his hat is made of cloth instead of silk, he looks like a “jolly, happy soul” to us!
On February 17, the dining room reopened for personal care residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Personal care residents can now dine-in in rotating groups of eight each day. When residents are not dining in the dining room, meals are delivered to their room.
On February 17, the dining room reopened for personal care residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Personal care residents can now dine-in in rotating groups of eight each day. When residents are not dining in the dining room, meals are delivered to their room.
On February 17, the dining room reopened for personal care residents at The Village at Luther Ridge. Personal care residents can now dine-in in rotating groups of eight each day. When residents are not dining in the dining room, meals are delivered to their room.
New Year’s Eve Happy Hour at The Village at Luther Ridge went curbside. Residential living residents were treated to a happy hour kit containing their drink of choice, asiago dip, crackers, bologna, assorted cheese, olives, a brownie and a “Happy New Year” head band to help ring in 2021!
New Year’s Eve Happy Hour at The Village at Luther Ridge went curbside. Residential living residents were treated to a happy hour kit containing their drink of choice, asiago dip, crackers, bologna, assorted cheese, olives, a brownie and a “Happy New Year” head band to help ring in 2021!
New Year’s Eve Happy Hour at The Village at Luther Ridge went curbside. Residential living residents were treated to a happy hour kit containing their drink of choice, asiago dip, crackers, bologna, assorted cheese, olives, a brownie and a “Happy New Year” head band to help ring in 2021!
Residential living residents at The Village at Luther Ridge were treated to a holiday meal that included a shrimp cocktail, Portuguese kale soup, beef wellington with mushroom duxelle in a red wine sauce, green peppercorns, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and cauliflower, an assortment of green beans, carrots and red peppers and chocolate brioche bread pudding with bourbon cream anglaise. The 97 curbside meals were in gratitude for residents’ support of dining services throughout the year.
Residential living residents at The Village at Luther Ridge were treated to a holiday meal that included a shrimp cocktail, Portuguese kale soup, beef wellington with mushroom duxelle in a red wine sauce, green peppercorns, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and cauliflower, an assortment of green beans, carrots and red peppers and chocolate brioche bread pudding with bourbon cream anglaise. The 97 curbside meals were in gratitude for residents’ support of dining services throughout the year.
Residential living residents at The Village at Luther Ridge were treated to a holiday meal that included a shrimp cocktail, Portuguese kale soup, beef wellington with mushroom duxelle in a red wine sauce, green peppercorns, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and cauliflower, an assortment of green beans, carrots and red peppers and chocolate brioche bread pudding with bourbon cream anglaise. The 97 curbside meals were in gratitude for residents’ support of dining services throughout the year.
Santa Claus made a visit to The Village at Luther Ridge to personally deliver Christmas gifts to personal care residents. Santa, played by Craig Meckley, director of building and grounds, delivered gifts that were donated by team members. Residents were overjoyed to be on Santa’s nice list and receive the surprise visit from jolly ol’ Saint Nick.
Santa Claus made a visit to The Village at Luther Ridge to personally deliver Christmas gifts to personal care residents. Santa, played by Craig Meckley, director of building and grounds, delivered gifts that were donated by team members. Residents were overjoyed to be on Santa’s nice list and receive the surprise visit from jolly ol’ Saint Nick.
Santa Claus made a visit to The Village at Luther Ridge to personally deliver Christmas gifts to personal care residents. Santa, played by Craig Meckley, director of building and grounds, delivered gifts that were donated by team members. Residents were overjoyed to be on Santa’s nice list and receive the surprise visit from jolly ol’ Saint Nick.
Residents from The Village at Utz Terrace joined Amber Weaver, director of life enrichment, The Village at Luther Ridge, for Brain Health as part of the cross-community life enrichment programs. Brain Health provides a variety of puzzles, trivia questions, brainteasers and word games to give your brain a workout and increases in difficulty from warm-up to merciless.
“This program fosters activities to keep our brain active as well as therapeutic social interaction,” said Weaver. “COVID-19 has made socialization difficult. It is more important now than ever to share these therapeutic interactions which help decrease feelings of isolation. The focus of this program is to keep our brain and social life active while creating a safe environment through a virtual platform.”
Residents are having fun with hallway activities. Here residents embraced their inner racer as they raced remote control cars down the hallways. 
Residents are having fun with hallway activities. Here residents embraced their inner racer as they raced remote control cars down the hallways. 
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.
Residents receive visit from adorable duo of lambs
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 (in first photo), 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!
Parades to Lift Spirits
Team members across our life plan communities help lift the spirits of residents with parades through their respective villages!
The Village at Shrewsbury hosted a parade at the community, providing an opportunity for team members to greet residents who they have missed seeing since this unprecedented health crisis began in early March. Residents clapped, waved flags, banged buckets with wooden spoons and held signs thanking staff. Team members laughed, honked their car horns, danced and waved. There is something special about a parade that lifts people’s spirits! 
The Village at Shrewsbury hosted a parade at the community, providing an opportunity for team members to greet residents who they have missed seeing since this unprecedented health crisis began in early March. Residents clapped, waved flags, banged buckets with wooden spoons and held signs thanking staff. Team members laughed, honked their car horns, danced and waved. There is something special about a parade that lifts people’s spirits! 
The Village at Shrewsbury hosted a parade at the community, providing an opportunity for team members to greet residents who they have missed seeing since this unprecedented health crisis began in early March. Residents clapped, waved flags, banged buckets with wooden spoons and held signs thanking staff. Team members laughed, honked their car horns, danced and waved. There is something special about a parade that lifts people’s spirits! 
The Village at Shrewsbury hosted a parade at the community, providing an opportunity for team members to greet residents who they have missed seeing since this unprecedented health crisis began in early March. Residents clapped, waved flags, banged buckets with wooden spoons and held signs thanking staff. Team members laughed, honked their car horns, danced and waved. There is something special about a parade that lifts people’s spirits! 
The Village at Shrewsbury hosted a parade at the community, providing an opportunity for team members to greet residents who they have missed seeing since this unprecedented health crisis began in early March. Residents clapped, waved flags, banged buckets with wooden spoons and held signs thanking staff. Team members laughed, honked their car horns, danced and waved. There is something special about a parade that lifts people’s spirits! 
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Team members at SpiriTrust Lutheran®, The Village at Luther Ridge helped lift the spirits of residents with a parade through the village! Team members spread cheer as residents came out to wave, say hello and display signs of prayer, thanks and encouragement.
Champions Recognition
We recognized the champions of SpiriTrust Lutheran®, through photos and videos set to songs about champions.
- The week of May 11 we recognized direct care team members with the song, "The Champion", by Carrie Underwood.
- Our celebration continued the week of May 18 as we recognized non-direct care team members with the song, "I'm Still Standing", by Elton John.
- The week of May 25, Counseling Services, Domestic Abuse Solutions, Senior Companion, Touch-a-Life, Stephen Ministry & VITA team members were celebrated with the "Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)" by Bill Conti.
- The week of June 1 HOC, Home Care & Hospice and LIFE office team members along with our LPC sales and marketing team were recognized as champions to the song "We are the Champions" by Queen.
