Residents visit Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary
Residents of The Village at Shrewsbury had the opportunity to meet potbelly pigs at Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary (WRFAS). WRFAS has a mission “to provide sanctuary for surrendered and rescued potbelly pigs who are products of the pet pig trade and to educate the public about them,” according to its website. The six-acre sanctuary is home to more than 60 pigs and relies on volunteers to help feed and maintain the property.
Residents celebrate through a variety of activities
The Village at Shrewsbury Life Enrichment team is offering a modified socially distanced life enrichment schedule. Check out what activities have been offered so far.
A group of friends, neighbors and relatives honored Ethel Smith on her 106th birthday on December 16 at The Village at Shrewsbury. The resident of The Village at Shrewsbury personal care residence ate some cake and then laughed, reminisced and shared her secrets to her extraordinary longevity. Ethel worked for 19 years at York Hospital as a mail clerk. She was involved most of her life in community service and taught Sunday school for many years.
The Village at Shrewsbury residents received an up-close view of some amazing automobiles during a tour of Treasured Motorcar Services in New Freedom. Treasured Motorcar specializes in the repair and maintenance of collectible, rare and exotic cars. Residents had a blast viewing and reminiscing about these prized cars!
The Village at Shrewsbury residents received an up-close view of some amazing automobiles during a tour of Treasured Motorcar Services in New Freedom. Treasured Motorcar specializes in the repair and maintenance of collectible, rare and exotic cars. Residents had a blast viewing and reminiscing about these prized cars!
World War II veterans Elenor Shepperd (Army Air Forces) and Arthur Hershfeld (Navy), residents of The Village at Shrewsbury personal care residence, were honored during a Veterans Day program in November. We thank these members of the "Greatest Generation" and all veterans for their service! 
A group of residents of The Village at Shrewsbury proudly tends to the community garden, which was named Bev’s Garden after Bev Schott and her husband, Len, moved into the community years ago and expanded a very small vegetable garden.
A group of residents of The Village at Shrewsbury proudly tends to the community garden, which was named Bev’s Garden after Bev Schott and her husband, Len, moved into the community years ago and expanded a very small vegetable garden.
For Autism Acceptance Month, residential living residents at The Village at Shrewsbury participated in a service project in which they made worry beads to donate to those with autism spectrum disorder. Worry beads are a string of beads manipulated with one or two hands. The bead manipulation can be beneficial to those with autism by helping to manage anxiety, improve focus or provide calm when they are dealing with a surge of emotions.
With a bit of luck and a little wind, residential living residents at The Village at Shrewsbury put their paper airplane designs to the test. Interested residents were invited to create two paper airplanes to enter into a competition to see which plane could go the furthest. Congratulations to Mary Jane Ward whose “stingray” paper airplane came in first place!
With a bit of luck and a little wind, residential living residents at The Village at Shrewsbury put their paper airplane designs to the test. Interested residents were invited to create two paper airplanes to enter into a competition to see which plane could go the furthest. Congratulations to Mary Jane Ward whose “stingray” paper airplane came in first place!
With a bit of luck and a little wind, residential living residents at The Village at Shrewsbury put their paper airplane designs to the test. Interested residents were invited to create two paper airplanes to enter into a competition to see which plane could go the furthest. Congratulations to Mary Jane Ward whose “stingray” paper airplane came in first place!
With a bit of luck and a little wind, residential living residents at The Village at Shrewsbury put their paper airplane designs to the test. Interested residents were invited to create two paper airplanes to enter into a competition to see which plane could go the furthest. Congratulations to Mary Jane Ward whose “stingray” paper airplane came in first place!
Residents of The Village at Shrewsbury beat the heat by enjoying some delicious homemade ice cream at Perrydell Farm and Dairy in York. The cool treat really hit the spot and they enjoyed the company with friends and neighbors!
Residents of The Village at Shrewsbury beat the heat by enjoying some delicious homemade ice cream at Perrydell Farm and Dairy in York. The cool treat really hit the spot and they enjoyed the company with friends and neighbors!
Residents of The Village at Shrewsbury beat the heat by enjoying some delicious homemade ice cream at Perrydell Farm and Dairy in York. The cool treat really hit the spot and they enjoyed the company with friends and neighbors!
Residents rolled up their sleeves to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4. Widespread use of the vaccine is the only way to control the spread of COVID-19 and finally win this war.
Residents rolled up their sleeves to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4. Widespread use of the vaccine is the only way to control the spread of COVID-19 and finally win this war.
Residents rolled up their sleeves to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4. Widespread use of the vaccine is the only way to control the spread of COVID-19 and finally win this war.
Team members at The Village at Shrewsbury delivered frozen treats to residents around campus. The Village at Shrewsbury "ice cream truck" continues to make its rounds around the village so check your weekly newsletter to see when it will be coming next.
Team members at The Village at Shrewsbury delivered frozen treats to residents around campus. The Village at Shrewsbury "ice cream truck" continues to make its rounds around the village so check your weekly newsletter to see when it will be coming next.
Team members at The Village at Shrewsbury delivered frozen treats to residents around campus. The Village at Shrewsbury "ice cream truck" continues to make its rounds around the village so check your weekly newsletter to see when it will be coming next.
Team members at The Village at Shrewsbury delivered frozen treats to residents around campus. The Village at Shrewsbury "ice cream truck" continues to make its rounds around the village so check your weekly newsletter to see when it will be coming next.
Eight of Joan Weller’s friends went out of their way to make her feel special as she celebrated her 85th birthday on August 6! Joan, a resident at The Village at Shrewsbury personal care residence, and the group have been friends for so long they have a name for themselves – “The Froggies.” They made quite a splash by bringing Joan balloons, cupcakes, flowers, food and other goodies and singing “Happy Birthday” to her from outside the lobby!
As her April 2 birthday approached, Millie Shaffer thought the current healthcare crisis may mean that for the first time in 100 years, she would not have a cake for her birthday. However, team members at The Village at Shrewsbury did not let that happen! They not only made sure Millie had cake for her 102nd birthday, they also set up an iPad so her son and daughter-in-law could wish her a happy birthday via Facetime. We are so happy Millie was able to celebrate her special day – and enjoy a delicious piece of cake!
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.
