Residents get ball rolling through indoor bocce tournament
With a few pointers from resident instructors Sandra Cooley and Beverly Hulbert, residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive got the ball rolling on an indoor bocce tournament! Bocce is one of the most widely played games in the world and residents who had not previously played quickly caught on. As participants honed their strategy with guidance from the instructors, the competition was friendly but spirited throughout the afternoon!
Residents celebrate through Life Enrichment activities
The Village at Sprenkle Drive life enrichment team is offering a modified socially distanced life enrichment schedule. Check out what activities have been offered so far.
The tradition of placing pumpkins outside your home began as an ancient Irish custom to ward off evil spirits, but it has become an annual showcase of imagination and skill. Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive created a collection of clever and spooky gourds during a pumpkin decorating program led by Cassie Strayer, administrative assistant. Residents showed you do not need to carve a pumpkin to create an eye-popping showpiece!
The tradition of placing pumpkins outside your home began as an ancient Irish custom to ward off evil spirits, but it has become an annual showcase of imagination and skill. Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive created a collection of clever and spooky gourds during a pumpkin decorating program led by Cassie Strayer, administrative assistant. Residents showed you do not need to carve a pumpkin to create an eye-popping showpiece!
The tradition of placing pumpkins outside your home began as an ancient Irish custom to ward off evil spirits, but it has become an annual showcase of imagination and skill. Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive created a collection of clever and spooky gourds during a pumpkin decorating program led by Cassie Strayer, administrative assistant. Residents showed you do not need to carve a pumpkin to create an eye-popping showpiece!
The tradition of placing pumpkins outside your home began as an ancient Irish custom to ward off evil spirits, but it has become an annual showcase of imagination and skill. Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive created a collection of clever and spooky gourds during a pumpkin decorating program led by Cassie Strayer, administrative assistant. Residents showed you do not need to carve a pumpkin to create an eye-popping showpiece!
While beach volleyball is one of the most popular Olympic sports, balloon volleyball is the sport of choice for residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive assisted living residence! The spirited but friendly competition was part of Beach Day. Not only did residents have a blast, but they also got quite a workout batting the balloons back and forth over the net with pool noodles!
While beach volleyball is one of the most popular Olympic sports, balloon volleyball is the sport of choice for residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive assisted living residence! The spirited but friendly competition was part of Beach Day. Not only did residents have a blast, but they also got quite a workout batting the balloons back and forth over the net with pool noodles!
While beach volleyball is one of the most popular Olympic sports, balloon volleyball is the sport of choice for residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive assisted living residence! The spirited but friendly competition was part of Beach Day. Not only did residents have a blast, but they also got quite a workout batting the balloons back and forth over the net with pool noodles!
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive skilled care center enjoyed peanut butter milkshakes, shamrock shakes and fruit smoothies. In addition to being a delicious treat, milkshakes can add calories to the diets of older adults who may need help maintaining their weight. The nutrient-packed smoothies prepared by the Dining Services team were made with vanilla yogurt, fruit, honey and a small amount of orange juice.
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive skilled care center enjoyed peanut butter milkshakes, shamrock shakes and fruit smoothies. In addition to being a delicious treat, milkshakes can add calories to the diets of older adults who may need help maintaining their weight. The nutrient-packed smoothies prepared by the Dining Services team were made with vanilla yogurt, fruit, honey and a small amount of orange juice.
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, residents of The Village at Sprenkle Drive skilled care center enjoyed peanut butter milkshakes, shamrock shakes and fruit smoothies. In addition to being a delicious treat, milkshakes can add calories to the diets of older adults who may need help maintaining their weight. The nutrient-packed smoothies prepared by the Dining Services team were made with vanilla yogurt, fruit, honey and a small amount of orange juice.
Treva Albright, a resident at The Village at Sprenkle Drive, turned 100 and fabulous on Valentine’s Day! With her crown and sash, Treva was treated to cupcakes in her favorite color – pink. Treva celebrated this milestone with her family virtually.
Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive had a chance to “get away” during a recent “Adventure Awaits!” curbside-to-go event. Each travel-themed meal included a Blue Hawaiian cocktail, beer or wine; nachos, an éclair, a mozzarella square and a Cuban slider! Each “traveler” also received a lei and a mini paper suitcase favor for participating in the adventure!
Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive had a chance to “get away” during a recent “Adventure Awaits!” curbside-to-go event. Each travel-themed meal included a Blue Hawaiian cocktail, beer or wine; nachos, an éclair, a mozzarella square and a Cuban slider! Each “traveler” also received a lei and a mini paper suitcase favor for participating in the adventure!
Residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive had a chance to “get away” during a recent “Adventure Awaits!” curbside-to-go event. Each travel-themed meal included a Blue Hawaiian cocktail, beer or wine; nachos, an éclair, a mozzarella square and a Cuban slider! Each “traveler” also received a lei and a mini paper suitcase favor for participating in the adventure!
Each of the 51 residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive who purchased a New Year’s Eve dinner received a surprise with their meal. Accompanying the roasted prime rib with au jus with horseradish cream, roasted red potatoes and sautéed broccolini was a celebration gift box with 2021 glasses, a horn, a necklace, candy and a poem. To sweeten the surprise dining services added an apple dumpling to each dinner!
Each of the 51 residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive who purchased a New Year’s Eve dinner received a surprise with their meal. Accompanying the roasted prime rib with au jus with horseradish cream, roasted red potatoes and sautéed broccolini was a celebration gift box with 2021 glasses, a horn, a necklace, candy and a poem. To sweeten the surprise dining services added an apple dumpling to each dinner!
Each of the 51 residential living residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive who purchased a New Year’s Eve dinner received a surprise with their meal. Accompanying the roasted prime rib with au jus with horseradish cream, roasted red potatoes and sautéed broccolini was a celebration gift box with 2021 glasses, a horn, a necklace, candy and a poem. To sweeten the surprise dining services added an apple dumpling to each dinner!
The dining services team at The Village at Sprenkle Drive prepared 110 delicious Thanksgiving meals for residential living residents to purchase to-go or for delivery. Sous Chef Ozzie Valez made another type of special delivery when he rolled his turkey carving station directly to the doorways of assisted living, memory support and skilled care residents so he could carve their turkey to order. Residents had two meal options: slow roasted turkey with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes with pan gravy and buttered corn or Applewood smoked ham with raisin glaze, candied sweet potatoes with marshmallow pecan topping and brown butter sage acorn squash. Each meal included a garden salad with apple cider vinaigrette and residents were treated to a delicious piece of pumpkin or pecan pie. Thank you to our team members who helped make Thanksgiving a little more special this year for our residents!
The dining services team at The Village at Sprenkle Drive prepared 110 delicious Thanksgiving meals for residential living residents to purchase to-go or for delivery. Sous Chef Ozzie Valez made another type of special delivery when he rolled his turkey carving station directly to the doorways of assisted living, memory support and skilled care residents so he could carve their turkey to order. Residents had two meal options: slow roasted turkey with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes with pan gravy and buttered corn or Applewood smoked ham with raisin glaze, candied sweet potatoes with marshmallow pecan topping and brown butter sage acorn squash. Each meal included a garden salad with apple cider vinaigrette and residents were treated to a delicious piece of pumpkin or pecan pie. Thank you to our team members who helped make Thanksgiving a little more special this year for our residents!
Unified in their purple attire and desire to support an important cause, a small team from The Village at Sprenkle Drive walked through their community to support the York Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. With no large in-person gathering this fall due to the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association encouraged small teams to walk on their own to help raise much-needed funding for the battle against this devastating disease. While the teams were smaller and separate this year, residents and team members who participated or cheered from a distance were just as spirited! Thank you to everyone who helped organize fundraisers for this event throughout the year and to those who donated.
Through a curbside spaghetti lunch, The Village at Sprenkle Drive raised $743 for the Alzheimer’s Association! On Friday, June 26, residents and team members enjoyed spaghetti, a side salad and garlic bread with any donation. CURA Hospitality donated 64 lunches for the event. 
Through a curbside spaghetti lunch, The Village at Sprenkle Drive raised $743 for the Alzheimer’s Association! On Friday, June 26, residents and team members enjoyed spaghetti, a side salad and garlic bread with any donation. CURA Hospitality donated 64 lunches for the event.
Though attendees could not come together in person, they still showed their support for the Alzheimer’s Association. “It takes a village to have a passion for purple,” said Tricia McMackin, chaplain, The Village at Sprenkle Drive.
Through a curbside spaghetti lunch, The Village at Sprenkle Drive raised $743 for the Alzheimer’s Association! On Friday, June 26, residents and team members enjoyed spaghetti, a side salad and garlic bread with any donation. CURA Hospitality donated 64 lunches for the event.
Though attendees could not come together in person, they still showed their support for the Alzheimer’s Association. “It takes a village to have a passion for purple,” said Tricia McMackin, chaplain, The Village at Sprenkle Drive.
Hanover-based Utz Quality Foods generously donated a large quantity of individually-packaged snacks that were delivered to The Villages at Gettysburg, Kelly Drive, Shrewsbury, Sprenkle Drive and Utz Terrace. Here residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive show of these delicious treats.
Cura Dining Services team members are rock stars to the residents at The Village at Sprenkle Drive! Residents sent 94 cards, made a poster and posted balloons outside the Glatfelter Center with each team member’s name to show their appreciation for the great job the team has done preparing delicious meals and safely distributing them during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis. Jeff Cowoski, director of dining services, said the kind gesture brought a tear to his eye and meant a great deal to his staff.
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.
