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Life Enrichment offers a variety of events and programs

The Village at Utz Terrace Life Enrichment team offers many programs and events. Scroll through the image slideshow to see what has been offered so far.

Hold that pose! Pilates is an effective, low-impact exercise practiced by many, including the residential living residents at The Village at Utz Terrace! Usually, Utz Terrace residents attend pilates class inside the fitness room; however, during beautiful, sunny mornings, they may practice their poses and movements outside on the patio for an extra daily boost of fresh air and sunshine. Tracy Schuman, residential living life enrichment leader, leads the class.
Resident volunteers were honored during the April Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Volunteers enjoyed a delicious meal and great conversation with their fellow volunteers. A big thank you to Terry Stickles, Volunteer Services coordinator, for orchestrating this event. Also, thank you, volunteers for faithfully and unselfishly sharing your time, talents and gifts to benefit residents at The Village at Utz Terrace!
A special delivery from the Easter bunny! Residents of the personal care residence were greeted by the Easter bunny during a game of Bingo! Alyssa Groft, personal care home administrator, dressed up as the Easter bunny and greeted many residents throughout the game! What a fun way to get into the Easter spirit!
Residential living residents travelded to the 16th annual PEEP show in Westminster, MD! Hundreds of creative sculptures lined the walls, and they were all made out of marshmallow Peeps!
Lights, camera, action! Residential living residents at The Village at Utz Terrace demonstrated their diverse talents at the Village Talent Show! Some residents united in song and dance, while others delivered various jokes or readings. Acts like The Unsynchronized Singers, The FABS (Feet, Arms, Brains and Smiles), The Line Dancers of Utz Terrace and many more filled the room with laughter and applause! The gentlemen who collect trash around the community even performed the Garbage CanCan! Each act featured incredible talent and creativity!
Shake, rattle and roll at the sock hop! Residential living residents from our community gathered together with the residential living residents from The Village at Shrewsbury for a sock hop to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. From the old-fashioned decorations and records, to the coke floats, the Terrace Overlook Restaurant was completely transformed for this 1950s event. After a delicious dinner of burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings and sodas, residents hit the dance floor dressed in their best 1950s outfits! Residents were entered into a drawing for the “best dressed” and many prizes were awarded to sock hop attendees. What a fun night of dancing, classic tunes and yummy eats! Kudos to the Life Enrichment team for orchestrating this fun event. It was a blast!
Grab your purple, green and gold beads and cue the jazz music! It is Mardi Gras time! Residents of the personal care residence came together for a Mardi Gras celebration! The residents enjoyed sharing their personal stories of when they traveled to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The event also included an informative, educational session on the history of Mardi Gras. A Mardi Gras celebration is not complete without festive jazz music and cake for everyone!
Resident Richard Schrader spoke to WGAL about his wood carving experiences! Richard Schrader, a resident of the skilled care center, spoke with WGAL News 8 about his experiences as a woodcarver. From intricately carved birds, to a 15-animal carousel that took three years to complete, Richard has carved many animals and has found great joy in his craft. How did Richard become a woodcarver? In 1975, he purchased a duck decoy kit and has continued woodcarving for nearly 50 years. Richard is also a detailed and skilled painter, and paints every carved masterpiece. Over the years, he hoped his wife would take over the painting portion of his craft, but she always reminded him that since he was the carver, he should be the painter, too! Richard’s collection of carved animals demonstrates his incredible talent as both a woodcarver and painter. On February 18 Richard’s collection was auctioned off at Porters Fire Company in Spring Grove, Pa.
Residents of the personal care residence assembled hot cocoa gift mugs for those at Changing Lives Homeless Shelter, which is a part of the Hanover Area Council of Churches. Each gift mug included the following items: hot cocoa packets, mini marshmallows, peppermint candy, a chocolate cookie bar, a stirring spoon and an inspirational message. We were excited to assist with this service project and hope the hot cocoa gift mugs warm someone up on a cold winter night!
A blast from the past! Residents welcomed the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, to the personal care residence! In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday month, Derek Reed, dressed as Elvis, performed a high energy and fun musical show for the residents. Everyone admired the young singer's musical talent! During a few songs, "Elvis" presented a red scarf to a lucky lady in the audience. Ruby Degener, a personal care resident and longtime fan of Elvis Presley, was lucky enough to be a red scarf recipient! A big thank you to everyone who orchestrated this fun event and Derek Reed for the incredible performance.
Enjoying life one sip at a time! Recently, a group of residents from the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace visited The Old Farm House Team Room in Thomasville, PA! The ladies enjoyed a high tea luncheon featuring fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and more! It was a relaxing and enjoyable time of fellowship, food and feeling fancy in the exquisite tea room. Many antiques filled the room, embodying a vintage and historical feel. We enjoyed a high tea luncheon featuring fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and more! It was a relaxing and enjoyable time of fellowship, food and feeling fancy in the exquisite tea room. Many antiques filled the room, embodying a vintage and historical feel. It was a lovely time at The Old Farm House Tea Room!
Happy Veteran's Day to the veterans of the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace!
Recently, The Exchange Club of Hanover created three autumn displays for the community courtyard at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence. This is a wonderful time of year to meander throughout the courtyard with friends, family members and neighbors. The scarecrows, pumpkins and festive, fall flowers are beautiful accompaniments to the courtyard. A big thank you to The Exchange Club of Hanover for creating these fall displays!
Recently, The Exchange Club of Hanover created three autumn displays for the community courtyard at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence. This is a wonderful time of year to meander throughout the courtyard with friends, family members and neighbors. The scarecrows, pumpkins and festive, fall flowers are beautiful accompaniments to the courtyard. A big thank you to The Exchange Club of Hanover for creating these fall displays! 🍂
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed an educational and interactive K9 search and rescue demonstration by Search 93 - South Central PA Search and Rescue!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed an educational and interactive K9 search and rescue demonstration by Search 93 - South Central PA Search and Rescue!
Residents from the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace enjoyed a sun-splashed day at Codorus State Park! The relaxing and educational outing featured a lakeside picnic and conversation about the beauty surrounding them. Special thanks to Renae Weidner and Angela McCarty, state park educators, who provided residents a lens into the wildlife at the park, including the eagles in the area, the water levels and how the park and lake came to be.
Residents from the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace enjoyed a sun-splashed day at Codorus State Park! The relaxing and educational outing featured a lakeside picnic and conversation about the beauty surrounding them. Special thanks to Renae Weidner and Angela McCarty, state park educators, who provided residents a lens into the wildlife at the park, including the eagles in the area, the water levels and how the park and lake came to be.
With the help of steel drum music from Jammin’ Joe Clark, residents of The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence were transported to the Caribbean Islands! The Caribbean Island Party included an interactive rhythmic drum circle experience in which residents jammed on the drums and various other musical instruments. Fruity drinks and fresh fruit helped top off their island experience!
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence can check “holding a baby kangaroo” off their bucket lists! They enjoyed a one-on-one meet and greet with a couple hoppy visitors earlier this week! The baby kangaroos, Abby (9 months old) and Isla (5 months old), are from Aldinger Farms in Halifax, PA. Residents and team members enjoyed petting, holding and learning about these soft, yet speedy, animals. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this fun and unique experience happen.
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence can check “holding a baby kangaroo” off their bucket lists! They enjoyed a one-on-one meet and greet with a couple hoppy visitors earlier this week! The baby kangaroos, Abby (9 months old) and Isla (5 months old), are from Aldinger Farms in Halifax, PA. Residents and team members enjoyed petting, holding and learning about these soft, yet speedy, animals. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this fun and unique experience happen.
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence celebrated the 102nd birthday of resident Betty Lawrence on 2/22/22! Betty was greatly touched that residents gathered to celebrate her birthday. Everyone paid tribute to her life through photos, recalling 1920 history, singing “Happy Birthday” and enjoying cupcakes decorated in her favorite color – pink. Happy Birthday, Betty!
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence celebrated the 102nd birthday of resident Betty Lawrence on 2/22/22! Betty was greatly touched that residents gathered to celebrate her birthday. Everyone paid tribute to her life through photos, recalling 1920 history, singing “Happy Birthday” and enjoying cupcakes decorated in her favorite color – pink. Happy Birthday, Betty!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence were showered with love this Valentine’s Day! Resident Mary Bensel holds a vase of sola wood flowers, which were a gift to residents and team members from Forever Flowers and Gifts. Owner Brandy Smith received donations from clients and friends to support her business’s gift of these attention-grabbing, handcrafted flowers. Residents were thankful to receive them and many other gifts, cards and kind gestures. Everyone’s generosity made this Valentine’s Day extra special for residents!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed a Friendship Tea celebration featuring flavored teas, fresh fruit, homemade blueberry scones and assorted breads. Residents also received a handmade favor and an encouraging quote about friendship. One resident won a door prize basket filled with a teddy bear, a colorful summer scarf and scented bath soap. Most importantly, all those who attended enjoyed spending time chatting with friends and making new ones!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed a Friendship Tea celebration featuring flavored teas, fresh fruit, homemade blueberry scones and assorted breads. Residents also received a handmade favor and an encouraging quote about friendship. One resident won a door prize basket filled with a teddy bear, a colorful summer scarf and scented bath soap. Most importantly, all those who attended enjoyed spending time chatting with friends and making new ones!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed a Friendship Tea celebration featuring flavored teas, fresh fruit, homemade blueberry scones and assorted breads. Residents also received a handmade favor and an encouraging quote about friendship. One resident won a door prize basket filled with a teddy bear, a colorful summer scarf and scented bath soap. Most importantly, all those who attended enjoyed spending time chatting with friends and making new ones!
Residents at The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence enjoyed a Friendship Tea celebration featuring flavored teas, fresh fruit, homemade blueberry scones and assorted breads. Residents also received a handmade favor and an encouraging quote about friendship. One resident won a door prize basket filled with a teddy bear, a colorful summer scarf and scented bath soap. Most importantly, all those who attended enjoyed spending time chatting with friends and making new ones!
Ladies from the personal care residence of The Village at Utz Terrace recently made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Hanover Council of Churches Provide-A-Lunch (PAL) program. While the ladies worked on the project, it brought back memories of preparing sandwiches for their families. They were thrilled to give back and feed their fellow neighbors.
The Country Store, an important part of the fabric of The Village at Utz Terrace since opening for the first time in September 2008, reopened its doors to the community on August 2! Residents Betty Price (left) and Sandy Langknecht, who will co-manage the store, celebrated the grand reopening with a ribbon cutting and the raffling of a lovely shawl. Closed since March 2020 because of the pandemic, the store offers practical items, gift ideas, seasonal decorations, jewelry, cards, puzzles, candy and more. The Country Store is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The Country Store, an important part of the fabric of The Village at Utz Terrace since opening for the first time in September 2008, reopened its doors to the community on August 2! Residents Betty Price (left) and Sandy Langknecht, who will co-manage the store, celebrated the grand reopening with a ribbon cutting and the raffling of a lovely shawl. Closed since March 2020 because of the pandemic, the store offers practical items, gift ideas, seasonal decorations, jewelry, cards, puzzles, candy and more. The Country Store is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace took their minds off the heat by celebrating Christmas in July! Team members dressed in Hawaiian Christmas gear drove their festively decorated “sleigh” through the community to spread holiday cheer and Santa offered ice-cold popsicles to cottage residents.
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace took their minds off the heat by celebrating Christmas in July! Team members dressed in Hawaiian Christmas gear drove their festively decorated “sleigh” through the community to spread holiday cheer and Santa offered ice-cold popsicles to cottage residents.
Residents and team members at The Village at Utz Terrace took their minds off the heat by celebrating Christmas in July! Team members dressed in Hawaiian Christmas gear drove their festively decorated “sleigh” through the community to spread holiday cheer and Santa offered ice-cold popsicles to cottage residents.
Residents of The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence danced, learned and reminisced during a celebration of Hawaiian culture. “Hawaii Day” provided an opportunity for residents to share memories of their travels to the island chain in the Pacific, do a seated version of the hula and enjoy fresh pineapple and mixed fruit juice. It was a fun way to explore the sites, sounds, flavors and beauty of Hawaii!
Residents of The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence danced, learned and reminisced during a celebration of Hawaiian culture. “Hawaii Day” provided an opportunity for residents to share memories of their travels to the island chain in the Pacific, do a seated version of the hula and enjoy fresh pineapple and mixed fruit juice. It was a fun way to explore the sites, sounds, flavors and beauty of Hawaii!
Twenty-three residents in the Gitt Court cottages at The Village at Utz Terrace were grateful for the opportunity to get reacquainted with their friends and neighbors during a Memorial Day block party. It had been a long time since many of the residents had spent time with one another. The “Gitt Together” was so much fun residents are planning to do it again soon!
Twenty-three residents in the Gitt Court cottages at The Village at Utz Terrace were grateful for the opportunity to get reacquainted with their friends and neighbors during a Memorial Day block party. It had been a long time since many of the residents had spent time with one another. The “Gitt Together” was so much fun residents are planning to do it again soon!
Twenty-three residents in the Gitt Court cottages at The Village at Utz Terrace were grateful for the opportunity to get reacquainted with their friends and neighbors during a Memorial Day block party. It had been a long time since many of the residents had spent time with one another. The “Gitt Together” was so much fun residents are planning to do it again soon!
Ray Hyser, a resident of The Village at Utz Terrace personal care residence, enjoys one of his favorite desserts: apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle. The scrumptious treat followed a lifelong learning program about John Chapman, otherwise known as Johnny Appleseed, the ragged wanderer and outdoorsman who is said to have traveled west from Pennsylvania to Illinois planting apple trees. This program is a great example of the “fruits” of lifelong learning!
Mary Bensel baked some delicious sugar cookies to help lift the spirits of her neighbors at The Village Utz Terrace personal care residence! Her neighbors appreciated the kind gesture and said the cookies were very tasty. Mary’s generosity reminds us that we all should continue to be kind, gentle and understanding with our neighbors, friends, family and co-workers during these challenging times.
A butterfly rests on the hand of a resident before fluttering away during a butterfly release outside the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace. Kris Martin, life enrichment leader, said this year’s butterfly nature project, in which residents follow the life cycle of the butterfly, has taken on added meaning during the pandemic. “Residents enjoy seeing the process and have embraced the butterfly as a symbol of rebirth and hope, a symbol that is much needed during these challenging times.”
A butterfly rests on the hand of resident Norma Foye before fluttering away during a butterfly release outside the personal care residence at The Village at Utz Terrace. Kris Martin, life enrichment leader, said this year’s butterfly nature project, in which residents follow the life cycle of the butterfly, has taken on added meaning during the pandemic. “Residents enjoy seeing the process and have embraced the butterfly as a symbol of rebirth and hope, a symbol that is much needed during these challenging times.”

Hold that pose! Pilates is an effective, low-impact exercise practiced by many, including the residential living residents at The Village at Utz Terrace! Usually, Utz Terrace residents attend pilates class inside the fitness room; however, during beautiful, sunny mornings, they may practice their poses and movements outside on the patio for an extra daily boost of fresh air and sunshine. Tracy Schuman, residential living life enrichment leader, leads the class.

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