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INSPIRING MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT SPRING 2015 A PUBLICATION OF WILLOW VALLEY COMMUNITIES Fifty Schoolhouses of Lancaster County Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | PAGE 10

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I N S P I R I N G M I N d, B o dy, a N d S P I R I t S P R I N G 2 0 1 5

A P u b l i c At i o n o f W i l l o W VA l l e y c o m m u n i t i e s

Fifty Schoolhouses of Lancaster County

Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic

SatURday, JaNUaRy 31 | PaGe 10

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eNteRtaINeR’S SeRIeSJason Coleman - Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer mAr 3 2Bronn & Katherine Journey feb 6 4Jive Aces & Tinseltown Jitterbugs in Swingtime feb 19 5Voices of Philadelphia in Broadway Etcetera mAr 13 6Tamburitzans APr 25 7otheR PeRfoRMaNce eveNtSSimply Sinatra mAr 19 8 SPecIal eveNtSDon Pasquale Video Presentation feb 4 9Sweetheart Dance with By Request feb 13 9Reading, ’Riting, and ’Rithmetic JAn 31 10Well Kept Secrets at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue feb 16 11Camp Willow June 22 - June 26 11GeNeRal adMISSIoNRick Ray: The Promised Land/ Middle East mAr 17 12Amadeus Chorale mAr 31 12Mennonite Children’s Choir APr 7 13Cultural Center Chorale “Light, Life and Love” mAy 6 & 7 13Heritage Chorale of Lancaster mAy 26 13 WIlloW valley WeBcaStAll Russian from Waldbuhne with Rattle & Bronfman JAn 29 14Morricone Conducts Morricone feb 10 14Bach in Notre-Dame De Paris feb 24 14Puccini: Madame Butterfly mAr 25 15Grigory Sokolov APr 15 15L’Histoire De Manon APr 28 15 aRt GalleRyPaul Keating JAn 23 - mAr 12 16Elaine Wilson mAr 13 - APr 28 16-17Susan Bloomfield APr 29 - Jun 19 17 aRt claSSeSHeart Shaped Wreath JAn 22 18Pressed Leaves, Ferns & Other Botanicals feb 11 18Chair Pad Rug Braiding Workshop feb 19 - mAr 5 18Pastels: Drawing & Painting feb 25 - APr 15 19Drawing Step-By-Step mAr 2 - APr 20 19Memory Bracelet mAr 24 19Zentangle 101 JAn 20 & mAr 31 20Zentangle Adventures JAn 27 - feb 3 20More Zentangle Adventures APr 7 - 28 20Napkin & Fabric Card Making Workshop feb 17 & APr 9 21Acrylic Workshop JAn 15 - APr 28 21Card Making Workshop mAr 17 21Loom-A-Hat Knitting Workshop mAr 12 & APr 30 21 lUNch & leaRNExploring History Through the Red Rectangle JAn 21 22The Star-Spangled Banner: Myths & Realities feb 12 22The American Dream in Steel and Chrome mAr 23 22Music of the Romantic Era APr 8 22The Role of Mother in the Movies mAy 6 22 MovIe MeMoRIeSThe Lion in Winter feb 11 23Beckett APr 1 23 lIfe of the MINdSocrates Café: Free Will JAn 12 24Socrates Café: Love feb 9 24Socrates Café: Truth mAr 9 24Socrates Café: World Population APr 13 24Socrates Café: Morality and Ethics mAy 11 24Poetry Circle JAn 20 - mAy 19 25Great Decisions JAn 13 - mAy 12 25 oPeRatIoN Reach fURtheRA Salute to the “Great War” JAn 26 & feb 2 26Nazi Thieves and Allied Heroes APr 1 26Inspiring Statuary of America mAr 4 & 11 261865 - Conclusion of the Civil War APr 20 26 leaRNING alWaySThe Climate of Your Life feb 23 27Building Bridges to Peace mAr 19 27Who’s Writing the News? APr 15 27 lIfe ReflectIoNSBucket List Trip: Eisenhower/London into Germany JAn 29 2834 Years with One Company: Part II feb 26 28Making a Difference Through Milagro House & CASA mAr 26 28For the Love of History APr 30 28edUcatIoN claSSeSMary of Nazareth: Part 1 JAn 22 29Mary of Nazareth: Part 2 mAr 18 29Stroke 101 - Get the Basics feb 3 29Diagnosis & Management of Asthma feb 10 29Together They Made Lancaster Great - Part II JAn 28 - feb 11 29

edUcatIoN claSSeS coNtINUed“Now He Belongs to the Ages” Abraham Lincoln Series mAr 3 - APr 14 30Amazing Owls JAn 28 32Animals in Winter feb 17 32Cavity Nesting Birds mAr 17 33Edible Spring Flowers APr 28 33Bird Watching Walk mAy 12 33Ha-Ha on the Page Stage: Honesty & Humor in Poetry feb 19 34Improving Descriptive Writing feb 26 34Building Realistic Characters mAr 5 34Making Characters Authentic mAr 12 34Literary Brunch at the Bowers Writers House mAr 17 34Lancaster County Silver Mine’s Discoveries feb 4 35The Ukrainian Revolution 2014 feb 9 35Discover Lancaster feb 11 35Oceanography feb 23 - mAr 9 35Online Connections mAr 5 36CPR/AED Class mAr 24 36Good Friday Service APr 3 36Saluting American Popular Song APr 23 - mAy 14 36Gardens of the Great French Impressionist Painters APr 9 37Picasso, What You Might Not Know About the Man mAr 30 & APr 6 37ARTalk: Found! Newly Discovered Art Treasures mAr 26 38ARTalk: Sea to Shining Sea APr 29 38Traveling the Footsteps of the Ancients feb 17 38Off the Beaten Path: India & Cambodia APr 15 38Honeybees Hard at Work APr 29 38Thaddeus Stevens/Inconvenient Hero JAn 20 39Winter Bridge Fun JAn 23 - feb 13 39Defender Play mAr 6 - mAy 1 39AARP Safe Driving Refresher JAn 29 & APr 27 39AARP Safe Driving feb 24 & 25 39coMPUteR claSSeSEvent Registration 101 JAn 12 - JAn 14 40Hands-On Word Processing - The Basics JAn 19 40Hands-On Guide to Computer Basics with Windows 7 mAr 9-30 40Windows 8 Mobile Phone feb 18 40Hands-On Excel - The Basics feb 16 41The Basics: Gmail On-Demand tbD 41Intermediate to Advanced Word, Excel & PowerPoint tbD 41 caMeRa clUB claSSeSThe Camera Club Studio 1st WeD, monthly 42The Principals of Composition:Snapshot to Photos, Step 2 mAr 12 42Understanding Exposure: Snapshot to Photos, Step 3 APr 21 42Sharing Your Life Story with Future Generations APr 8 42Exciting Features of Modern Cameras JAn 27 42 NUtRItIoN foR eveRyoNeA Healthy Party for the “Big Game” JAn 20 43Keeping Your Heart Healthy feb 16 43National Nutrition Month - Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle mAr 2 43Inflammation APr 13 43Mediterranean Diet mAy 19 43 WellNeSS foR eveRyoNeBelly Dance for Fun & Fitness JAn 20-feb 10 44World Dance Class feb 20 - mAr 27 44Balance Class mAr 24 - APr 30 44Basic Tap (Non- Performing) Class - Session 1 JAn 13 - mAr 17 44Basic Tap (Non- Performing) Class - Session 2 mAr 24 - mAy 26 44Performing Tap Class - Session 1 JAn 13 - mAr 17 44Performing Tap Class - Session 2 mAr 24 - mAy 26 44Tappercize - Session 1 JAn 13 - mAr 17 44Tappercize - Session 2 mAr 24 - mAy 26 44Swim Clinic APr 7 - 23 45Track & Field Clinic mAr 25 - APr 29 45Lancaster Senior Games mAy 4 - 8 452015 Health & Fitness Expo June 2 45 Hikes APr 16 & mAy 14 46 oNGoING claSSeSYoga tues & thurs 47Beginner Tai Chai mon & thurs 47Intermediate Tai Chi mon & WeD 47Fitness Fusion tues & thurs 47Core Power mon & fri 48ExerStretch mon & fri 48Step it Up mon & WeD 48Zumba Gold tuesDAy 48 oNGoING aqUatIc claSSeSAquacize mon & WeD AnD mon & fri 49Arthritis Aquatics mon, WeD, fri AnD tues & thurs 49Joints in Motion WeD & fri AnD tues & thurs 49Deep Water Volleyball mon, WeD, fri 49Deep Water Aerobics tues, thurs, sAt 49Water Volleyball tues & fri 49

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seAting Preference: All seating requests are subject to availability. Please refer to the seating chart on the reverse side of this page.

If you would like to sit with someone from a residence different than your own, please use this portion for their reservation. Each party will be billed separately.

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community (check one): mAnor lAkes north sPring run

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mail your completed reservation request form to the Cultural Center theater box office by January 9. please do not cut, fold, staple, tape or enclose this form in an envelope; just send it as is using in-house mail.

Cultural Center theater reservation request form

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SubScrIptIoneNteRtaINeR’S SeRIeS $ 87.00

Ticket Price Number of Tickets

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bronn & katherine Journey $ 16.00friday, february 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Jive Aces & tinseltown Jitterbugs in Swingtime $ 25.00thursday, february 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Jason coleman - the Piano magic of floyd cramer $ 16.00tuesday, march 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Voices of Philadelphia in Broadway Etcetera $ 20.00friday, march 13 at 7:00 p.m.

tamburitzans $ 18.00Saturday, april 25 at 2:00 p.m.

simply sinatra $ 25.00thursday, march 19 at 7:00 p.m.

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Cultural Center theater Guidelines

• To make a reservation, please fill out the Reservation Request Form on the reverse side of this page. It is not necessary to cut, fold, staple, tape or put it into an envelope; simply put it into the mail as is.

• If you would like to sit with someone, it is important to include their reservation information on your form in the appropriate location. Each party will be billed separately unless instructed otherwise.

• There will be shuttle service for all of the shows. For evening shows, tokens and an evening shuttle schedule can be picked up from the lobby in your community two days before the show. For daytime shows, please follow the Blue Route schedule. On-demand transportation will continue running until after the show is over.

• If you would like to attend a show, but do not have a ticket, you may call the box office at 464.6433 to check availability. Typically, tickets are returned the evening of the show. You are encouraged to come to the ticket window to purchase a ticket.

• Arrive early enough to be seated before the lights dim. Walking into the darkened theater, down the aisle, and into your seat is not safe. It disturbs not only the audience, but the performer as well. Late seating will not be permitted.

• Seat locations printed on your tickets are not guaranteed after the start of the performance.

• Perfume – Some people are highly allergic to aromas. Kindly keep colognes and perfumes to a minimum.

• Turn off all cell phones.

• No flash photography.

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Enjoy five performances for just $87 when you subscribe to the Entertainer’s Series, or purchase tickets individually priced as listed below.

to make your reservation, complete and detach the Reservation Request form and mail it to the cultural center by January 9.

Bronn & Journey .......................... $ 16.00friday, february 6 at 7:00 p.m.Husband and wife duo perform a surprising range of styles in a warm and uplifting performance full of charm and audience engagement. Katherine’s beautifully expressive interpretations of the songs she sings are delightful. Bronn’s dazzling virtuosity and humorous approach to a classical instrument of the harp make him a favorite with audiences everywhere.

Jive Aces & Tinseltown ................$ 25.00Jitterbugs in Swingtimethursday, february 19 at 7:00 p.m.With high-energy music, bright stage suits, wild stage show, irresistible humor and sheer professionalism, the Jive Aces get audiences on their feet - or dancing in their seats.

Jason Coleman-The Piano ........... $ 16.00Magic of Floyd Cramertuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. Floyd Cramer’s distinctive touch at the piano comes to life in this collection of songs featuring his signature “slip note” style. Transcribed by Floyd’s grandson Jason Coleman, these arrangements capture his “piano magic.”

Voices of Philadelphia ................. $ 20.00in Broadway Etceterafriday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m.

The Voices of Philadelphia (VOPs) perform a variety of songs reminiscent of their work together over the years with the Philly Pops under the direction of pianist/Grammy Award winner Peter Nero.

Tamburitzans .............................. $ 18.00Saturday, april 25 at 2:00 p.m.The longest-running multicultural song and dance company in the United States, the Duquesne University Tamburitzans are a joyous explosion of spirited dance and music.

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floyd cramer is one of the most admired and beloved instrumentalists of all time. his distinctive “slip note” piano style is instantly identifiable and can be heard on the classic songs of countless pop, country, and rock legends, among them patsy cline, Jim reeves, roy orbison, the Everly brothers, and Elvis presley. Exemplified by his 1960 smash hit Last Date, floyd’s unique touch at the piano was an essential part of the “nashville Sound” during the 1950s and 60s, and his far-reaching impact on the music industry led to his posthumous inductions into both the country music and rock and roll halls of fame.

although he passed away in 1997, floyd’s “piano magic” is still alive today through the music of his grandson, Jason floyd coleman. In The Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, Jason coleman brings his grandfather’s famous “slip note” piano style to a nostalgic lineup of some of the most recognizable and heart-stirring songs of yesterday and today.

mAr 3 tuesday, 7:00 pmCultural Center TheaterTicket price: $16

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from the inspiring natural beauty of their Pacific Northwest home, the Journeys bring music that is nothing short of glorious. Bronn’s dazzling virtuosity and the humorous approach to a classical instrument continues to make him a favorite with concert goers. Classical, sacred, Broadway, and popular tunes all flow effortlessly from the strings of his harp. Don’t miss this amazing duo as they bring harp and voice – the instrument of angels – down to earth in a slightly nontraditional, wholly unexpected way. This is truly a concert experience everyone can enjoy.

feb 6 friday, 7:00 pmCultural Center Theater Ticket price: $16

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Jive Aces & Tinseltown Jitterbugs in Swingtimedirect from london, the Jive Aces are renowned for their high-energy Jump, Jive and Swing music and spectacular stage show. The Jive Aces’ repertoire stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack, with a dash of rhythm & blues, swing and jazz. Awarded as semi-finalists on Britain’s Got Talent, the Aces feature songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald - along with a selection of superb originals taken from their albums.

Together for over a decade, the six-member, internationally acclaimed Jive Aces—along with six swing dancers, the Tinseltown Jitterbugs, will raise the energy level as the band and dancers jump and jive with some infectious, high-speed swing music that parallels the energy of 50s rock ‘n’ roll with all the silk and glamour of 40s swing.

feb 19 thursday, 7:00 pmCultural Center Theater Ticket price: $25

Bronn KATherine Journey

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Voices of Philadelphia in Broadway Etcetera

the voices of Philadelphia (VOPs) perform a variety of songs reminiscent of their work together over the years with the Philly Pops under the direction of pianist/Grammy Award winner Peter Nero. Members of the VOPs performed as part of the opening performances of the Philadelphia Kimmel Center, and the new Constitution Center, and have performed countless years on the steps of Carpenters’ Hall in Historic Philadelphia as part of the 4th of July Welcome America celebrations. Their repertoire includes patriotic songs, as well as Jazz arrangements and Broadway show tunes that have been featured with the Philly Pops, and countless Broadway celebrities in numerous Broadway Concert Series. The Voices are honored to reproduce some of their great memories with the Pops including their latest Broadway presentation featuring the music of the late Marvin Hamlisch, and singing the famed song One, from Chorus Line under the Hamlisch baton being wielded by the original conductor of the Broadway Chorus Line Productions. Eight members from the group will perform solos, duets, trios, and even some 4-handed piano arrangements.

mAr 13 friday, 7:00 pmCultural Center Theater Ticket price: $20

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Tamburitzans

APr 25 Saturday, 2:00 pmCultural Center Theater Ticket price: $18

artistically representing the dances, music and songs of East European and neighboring cultures, the Tamburitzans present a wonderful journey through the towns, back roads and villages of the “Old Country.” The Tamburitzans feature 36 dazzling performers dancing to fresh, live music performed on authentic instruments with hundreds of colorful costumes. On this musical tour you’ll travel through such countries as Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Greece, Russia and many more. Now entering their 78th season, the Tamburitzans is America’s longest running live stage show and also a cultural and historical legacy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. They have kept their mission in the forefront for over seven decades, to allow the traditions of the past to live on through music, dance and cultural resources.

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Steve lippia has quickly established his place among the finest interpreters of ‘standards’ and traditional pop music in the nation. His youthful, energetic talent and powerful show create a perfect blend of ‘classic’ with ‘today’. In this musical celebration Steve interprets some of the most well-known and beloved Frank Sinatra hits. His show introduces a new generation to this timeless music, while also appealing to long-time listeners. With a hot, driving band behind him, Steve moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with equanimity. His repertoire includes such great standards as I’ve Got You Under My Skin, The Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife, Summer Wind, You Make Me Feel So Young, That’s Life and The Best Is Yet To Come.

Simply Sinatra

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mAr 19 thursday, 7:00 pmCultural Center Theater Ticket price: $25 Register: Reservation Request Form

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Synopsis: When the elder Don Pasquale’s nephew Ernesto refuses to marry the woman Pasquale has arranged for him, Pasquale decides to father his own heir, and marries the lovely (but, alas, devious) Norina, Ernesto’s dream girl.

Join Metropolitan Opera veteran and OperaLancaster Artistic Director John Darrenkamp for a special video presentation of the satirical, sprightly, yet poignant opera comedy Don Pasquale. Before the video and between acts, John will give his insight on the ingenuity of this opera classic and will answer questions from the audience. As director of the upcoming OperaLancaster production of Don Pasquale, he will also give an insider’s preview of his staging of the work. Willow Valley Residents who attend will also receive a special offer from OperaLancaster for their May performance of Don Pasquale.

Spend the evening with your sweetheart for a night of dancing in the Cultural Center Ballroom featuring the music of local favorite By Request. This elegant evening will be a great start to the Valentine’s Day weekend and will rekindle your love of dancing.

Opera: Don PasqualeA video presentation with special guest John Darrenkamp.

Sweetheart Dance with By Request

feb 13 friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Cultural Center Ballroom Cost: no charge

feb 4 Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.Cultural Center Theater Cost: no charge

John Darrenkamp

Register using event Registration. tickets will not be issued for either event.

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reading,’riting, and’rithmetic

JAn 31 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.Cultural Center Theater Cost: no charge Register: Event Registration

the former “little Red Schoolhouse” on the corner of Beaver Valley Pike and Penn Grant Road is one of more than 300 one-room schoolhouses found in Lancaster County. Willow Valley Communities is surrounded by some of the best preserved of these iconic schoolhouses.

Lancaster County’s One-Room Schoolhouses and the History of the Common School Movement is a book written by Willow Valley Resident Ginger Shelley and recently published by LancasterHistory.org. Many of the photos in the book were taken by members of the Camera Club at Willow Valley who, over the past year, visited fifty of the best examples and captured nearly 6,000 images.

Learn more and help to celebrate the role Willow Valley played in this project by attending a program and reception in the Cultural Center. Also visit a photo exhibition of the fifty highlighted Lancaster County schoolhouses in the Mylin House. You will learn about the national significance of Lancaster County’s one-room schools, view a video that highlights the collaborative nature of the project, and be given the opportunity to interact with the schoolhouse owners and photographers.

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exhibit in the Mylin house hosted by camera club members Drop in: Saturday, January 24-Friday, January 30 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (daily)

activities on Saturday, January 31 Program in the Cultural Center Theater 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register: Event Registration

Reception in the Cultural Center Art Gallery 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

One of the Fifty Little Red Schoolhouses of Lancaster County as they are today, captured in photos by Camera Club members

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during the year of 1800, John Adams was the first president to occupy the presidential residence in Washington, D.C. Since that time, forty two presidents have followed, leaving a wealth of history and legends within the hallowed halls. Go a step beyond the ordinary information and get an extra perspective on U.S. Presidents and the White House itself. Following the lecture, enjoy lunch and a sampling of Presidential dessert favorites.

Well-Kept Secrets at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenuefollowed by lunch & Presidential dessert favorites

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Camp Willowa summer day camp for grandchildren of Willow valley communities Residents.

Invite your grandkids for a week of fun. Plans are underway for another exhilarating week of fun for you and your grandchildren ages 7 – 12. Willow Valley Team Members serve as camp counselors at this action-packed week that involves fun for everyone. For more information about camp, please contact Jen Rynier at 464.6438. The memories from this week will last a lifetime.

June 22 – June 26

feb 16 Monday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cultural Center Education Room and Ballroom Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D. Cost: $12 (includes lecture, lunch, and dessert) Register: Event Registration

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Rick Ray – The Promised Land: Adventures in the Middle easta personal journey to a region of dynamic people, unparalleled hospitality, breathtaking desert scenery, and fascinating archaeological sites dating back to the dawn of time. This travelogue explores the sites and cultures of the Middle East and the ancient lands known as the “Promised Land.”

Amadeus Chorale talented children and teens from the Greater Rochester, NY area will entertain with songs such as Sisters and Oh, Won’t You Sit Down. They will sing and perform American Sign Language to the Star-Spangled Banner, just as they did at the base of the Statue of Liberty. They have performed for Rudolph Giuliani, Colin Powell, Peter Jennings on World News Tonight Fourth of July Special, with Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan and in Hawaii at the Pacific Rim Children’s Choir Festival. They have sung in the Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and Old North Church, Boston.

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mAr 31 tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

there is no charge for General admission tickets; register using event Registration. all events will be held in the theater.

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Cultural Center Chorale “Light, Life and Love”

Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster hear the young voices of local favorite, The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster. These three choirs in one will feature performances by the Carol Choir consisting of children in grades 2-5, the Concert Choir featuring the voices of children in grades 6-8, and the Chamber Choir featuring grades 9-12.

our very own Willow valley Cultural Center Chorale celebrates Springtime in this inspiring and entertaining performance event featuring light, life, and love.

Heritage Chorale of Lancaster the lancaster-based Heritage Chorale promotes and preserves choral arts through performance excellence, inspiring listeners to a renewed appreciation of the rich and varied choral legacy that has been an integral part of their heritage. From madrigals to spirituals, all choral styles are represented in this varied performance.

mAy 26 tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

mAy 6 Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. mAy 7 thursday, 2:00 p.m.

APr 7 tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

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Willow valley Webcast Webcast and on-demand programming transports music lovers to one-of-a-kind concert happenings around the world. Experience cultural music events from renowned orchestras, and world-class artists performing in prestigious concert halls, broadcast directly to the cultural center theater. It’s the next best thing to being there. tickets are just $5. register using Event registration.

All Russian from Waldbuhne with Rattle and Bronfmanlength: 1 hour 38 minutes

An all-Russian program from the stunning outdoor Waldbuhne in Berlin, notably one of the most appealing on the European continent, and home to the Berliner Philharmoniker’s summer concerts. With star conductor Sir Simon Rattle, the Berliner Philharmoniker, Yefim Bronfman (piano), and a crowd of 22,000, hear “Russian rhythms” including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, and more.

Morricone Conducts Morriconelength: 1 hour 40 minutes

Prolific Italian composer Ennio Morricone wrote more than 400 musical scores for cinema. He conducts the Munich Philharmonic and soloists with a selection of his pieces, ranging from the scores for the famous westerns by Leone to Cinema Paradiso, The Sicilian Clan, The Working Class Goes to Heaven, 1900, The Mission, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, and more. As a visual bonus, see images from three films, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, and The Desert of the Tartars.

Bach In Notre- Dame De Paris: Mass in B Minor - John Nelsonlength: 1 hour 49 minutes

Sung in Latin, with English subtitles.

The Orchestre de Chambre de Paris performs this monumental piece of music in the cathedral, Notre-Dame de Paris, under the baton of John Nelson. It incorporates pieces Bach composed as early as 1714, when just 29, to completing the masterpiece at the age of 64, just one year before his death. The cathedral plays a major role in the artistic element of the performance, and demonstrates John Nelson’s nonpareil mastery of conducting, especially of large scale orchestral works. Cast includes major international soloists such as Ruth Ziesak and Joyce DiDonato (sopranos), Daniel Taylor (countertenor), Paul Agnew (tenor) and Dietrich Henschel (baritone).

JAn 29 thursday, 10:00 a.m. feb 10 tuesday, 1:30 p.m. feb 24 tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

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Puccini: Madame Butterflylength: 2 hours 17 minutes

Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

The story of the young geisha Cio-Cio San, her devotion to her American husband, and her subsequent heartbreak, unfold to Puccini’s exquisite score in one of the world’s best-loved operas. Robert Wilson’s pure and highly stylized production enhances the timeless beauty of Puccini’s moving Japanese tragedy. Cheryl Barker (Madame Butterfly) and Martin Thompson (F.B. Pinkerton) lead an inspired cast in a highly charged production from the Amsterdam Muziektheater with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the masterful and passionate Edo de Waart.

Grigory Sokolov: Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven, and Rameaulength: 2 hours 23 minutes

From the Berliner Philharmoniker, legendary Russian pianist Grigory Sokolov filmed for the first time in ten years in Berlin, is considered one of the greatest pianists of our time. Listen to work from the twilight of the classic era: Schubert’s Impromptus and Drei Klavierstücke, as well as the incredible Hammerklavier by Beethoven at the core of the recital. Also including six other pieces, five of which are Jean-Philippe Rameau’s work such as the famous Danse des sauvages, from the Indes galantes, and the Intermezzo No. 2, Op. 117, by Johannes Brahms.

L’Histoire De Manonlength: 1 hour 56 minutes

From the Royal Opera House in London, The Royal Ballet performs Manon, starring Tamara Rojo in the title role with world-famous dancer Carlos Acosta (Des Grieux). In decadent 18th century Paris, the young, beautiful and naive Manon is torn between a life of privilege and luxury with the wealthy Monsieur GM or love with the poor student Des Grieux.

Manon has become one of the Royal Ballet’s signature works since its creation by choreographer Kenneth MacMillan in 1974. This typically sumptuous production is designed by Nicholas Georgiadis and staged by Monica Mason and Monica Parker.

mAr 25 Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. APr 15 Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. APr 28 tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

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art Gallery

Paul KeatingAs a licensed Psychologist, North Resident, Paul Keating’s professional title was Outpatient Director at Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Hospital’s Mental Health Center--but his spare time was spent painting portraits. The two interests, art and psychotherapy, have been co-mingled throughout his career, but painting was always a deep-routed passion.

Paul studied graphic design at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and portrait painting at the Philadelphia School of Art. As an avocation he was the Art Director of Eternity Magazine, a national church-related publication. A missionary approached Paul to be a graphic designer to teach young Congolese how to design church-related magazines. So Paul traveled to Leopoldville in the Belgian Congo for a two-year assignment. But 1960 became a tumultuous time for Africa, so his tenure was cut short when the US Embassy evacuated Americans. His exhibit will include still lifes and portraits of people he’s met along the way. Paul currently teaches painting to Willow Valley Residents and others in the Lancaster community.

JAn 23 – mAr 12 Oil Reception: Wednesday, January 28 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Elaine WilsonMany of Elaine Wilson’s artistic creations reflect her travels, while others represent subjects of special significance and/or fascination for her. All paintings are done in combinations of watercolor and ink. Elaine’s art has been featured in a number of solo and group exhibitions. In addition to painting, Elaine has authored 20 books and is engaged in a lecturing career both in the United States and abroad. A former art educator and district-wide supervisor of art education, she is also the original founder of the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg and its former Executive Director. She is the original founder of two private academic schools in Moscow, Russia, and holds degrees from Indiana University of PA, Pennsylvania State University, and Temple University. She currently lives in New Cumberland, PA.

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Susan BloomfieldSusan Bloomfield, Providence Park Resident, grew up in New York City. She began her formal training as an art major at Brooklyn College, and has taught art for public schools in New York State and Lancaster County. She is known for using a wide range of styles to portray the world as she experiences it. It isn’t her goal to create a precise rendering of a particular subject, but rather to capture a mood or idea that will engage the viewer. She exhibits her award-winning paintings locally and at Gallery One in Chaddsford, PA.

APr 29 – Jun 19 Mixed Media Reception: Wednesday, May 13 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

mAr 13 – APr 28 Watercolor/Ink Reception: Wednesday, March 18 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: no charge ** From 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. join

Elaine in the Education Room for a presentation on approaches to enjoying art titled Looking to “See.” Looking to “See” Lecture To look is to recognize, while to “see” goes beyond mere recognition. Elaine’s lecture will feature the ten most famous paintings in the world as well as examples of her work displayed in the gallery. Through an animated visual presentation she will demonstrate easy ways to see more and therefore enjoy more of what you see.

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All classes are held in the Cultural Center Art Studio. Register using Event Registration. Please note: If you register for a class and do not attend or cancel your reservation prior to the start of the class, you will be charged for the session.

heart-Shaped Wreath Love is in the air, and on your door. Create a heart-shaped wreath using a foam base wrapped with yarn. Embellish with many different options to make it uniquely your own, just in time for the Valentine’s season.

thursday, January 221:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Instructor: Barb King, Gables Resident Cost: $12 (supplies included)

Pressed leaves, ferns and other Botanicals Create two beautiful pictures using pre-pressed leaves, ferns and other botanicals. Choose your background paper and frame.

Wednesday, february 1110:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Instructor: Jane Kintzi, Penn State Master Gardener Cost: $10 (supplies included)

chair Pad Rug Braiding Workshop Rug braiding, an old craft, originally incorporated worn out garments that still had usable parts and turned them into functional floor coverings. In three sessions and a little extra at-home work, you will complete a 16" round, braided wool chair pad while learning the tips and skills to create a larger rug.

thursdays, february 19, 26; march 51:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Marsha Campbell, Former Educator Cost: $70/3 sessions (supplies included)

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Please cancel prior to the start of the class. Those registered who do not attend the session and do not cancel at least three days before the class will be charged. An exception will be made for illness, but students must call the Events Coordinator or the Activities Facilitator in their community.

drawing Step-By-Step Break down the process of drawing into simple steps. All students will work on the same small projects with the goal of capturing the true proportions and likeness of the objects being drawn. Projects will include buildings, trees, still-life objects and more. The instructor will provide demonstrations, handouts and personal assistance.

mondays, march 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 2010:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb Buchannan, Professional Artist Cost: $55/8 sessions (supply list online)

Memory BraceletCreate a whimsical bracelet with beads using a variety of colors or beads of the same color. Anyone can make this beautiful and simple bracelet - it’s perfect for beginners.

tuesday, march 2410:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Verna and Viola Mueller, the Mueller Twins Cost: $7/2 bracelets (supplies included)

Pastels: drawing and PaintingPastels are the most versatile of all mediums. Compose a still life of flowers or use photographs of your choice to express your personality using a full spectrum of color and lightness. With this fun and educational session you can express your imagination. “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” -Albert Einstein

Wednesdays, february 25; march 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 159:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Richard Chiango, Sculptor, Painter, PA Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $70/8 sessions (supply list online)

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The Cultural Center Art Studio is available during non-class hours for anyone looking for a place to work on individual projects, or to arrange small groups. If you would like more information call 464.6438.

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Zentangle 101 Learn the basics of Zentangle. Using basic drawing skills, create beautiful images of repetitive patterns. A very easy, relaxing, and simple way to unlock your door to creativity. This class is designed for those who are taking Zentangle for the first time, or those that would like a refresher.

(choose one session)session 1:tuesday, January 20session 2:tuesday, march 31 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle TeacherCost: $20/session (supplies included)

Zentangle adventures Explore and expand ways to use Zentangle by experimenting using different methods such as: a raised method, adding color, a 3D item, a valentine, and more.

tuesdays, January 27; february 31:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle TeacherCost: $35/2 sessions (supplies included)

More Zentangle adventures Extend your Zentangle skills using old techniques and learning new. Make a Renaissance tile, work on black background with white pen, and much more, all guaranteed to surprise.

tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 281:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb Mavraganis, Certified Zentangle TeacherCost: $65/4 sessions (supplies included)

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loom-a-hat Knitting Workshop Loom knitting is fun and almost fail-proof for all levels of knitters. Design is created by pulling two strings on the loom. In this class, choose from one of three hat sizes (baby, child, adult) to loom. Hats made in this class can be for yourself, or the hats will be donated to the Lancaster General Health Foundation for babies and children with cancer.

(choose one session)session 1:thursday, march 12session 2:thursday, April 301:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb King, Willow Gables ResidentCost: $5/session (supplies included)

* Sets of four different size looms available for purchase from the instructor for $11.

acrylic WorkshopLearn the art of acrylic using different brush strokes to create works from photos you select or a still life provided by instructor.

(choose one session)session 1:thursday/friday/ monday/tuesday, January 15, 16, 19, 20session 2: thursdays/fridays, february 5, 6, 12, 13session 3: thursdays/fridays, march 19, 20, 26, 27session 4: thursday/friday/ monday/tuesday, April 23, 24, 27, 289:00 a.m. – noonInstructor: Tammy Teets, Professional ArtistCost: $45/session (supply list online)

card Making WorkshopQuickly create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion from a precut card kit. Supplies such as cardstock, envelopes, embellishments and stamps for 20 cards are included in the package, along with a storage box.

tuesday, march 171:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb King, Willow Gables ResidentCost: $30 (supplies included)

Napkin & fabric card Making WorkshopLearn two new techniques for making beautiful cards. Use decorative napkins or fabric fused to cardstock to create one-of-a-kind cards for all seasons. It is a fun and easy technique with endless possibilities. Plan to make 3 or 4 decorative cards in each session.

(choose one session)session 1: tuesday, february 17 session 2: thursday, April 91:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Barb King, Willow Gables ResidentCost: $10/session (supplies included)

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lunch & learnAn educational session promoting life-long learning. Each session begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Cultural Center Education Room with the lecture followed by an interactive question and answer session, and lunch in the Ballroom. Each session is $10 and is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

exploring history through the Red RectangleIn the process of reviewing the magazine world, Time, with its distinctive red border, is most familiar. Through nine decades, it has given us images that shaped and molded the 20th century and beyond. Experience a rare glimpse of history through magazine covers which serve as milestones in the journey of mankind.

Wednesday, January 2110:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D.

the american dream in Steel and chromeThrough the dedicated work and success of Nicholas Joseph Cugnot, Karl Benz, and Henry Ford, the automobile became a reality and ultimately, the American Dream. Today it is difficult to visualize daily life without the car at our personal disposal. However, in view of the millions of cars that have been produced, only a privileged few deserve the title of legend or classic. View automobiles that have made a distinctive mark on history.

monday, march 2310:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D.

the Star-Spangled Banner: Myths and RealitiesExplore the many myths and truths surrounding this beloved and cherished national anthem. In this informative session, we look at the background events of this song such as the British military campaign against Baltimore in 1814. We will also discuss the Fort McHenry flag at Baltimore and the birth of the Star-Spangled Banner.

thursday, february 1210:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Presenter: Roger Swartz, Continuing Education

the Role of Mother in the MoviesMothers have always occupied a very special position within the basic family structure by representing love, empathy, humor, patience, creativity, and strength on a daily basis. Hollywood, on the other hand, can present mom in a wide variety of roles ranging from “the greatest American mom” to “crime and horror moms.” Come and enjoy the world of mom on the great American screen.

Wednesday, may 610:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D.

Music of the Romantic eraThe arts came together in the 19th century to tell such vivid stories. Learn about musical examples that joined so many elements of culture to these great masterpieces by composers such as Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Schuman, and more.

Wednesday, April 810:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Presenter: Jill Markley, Adjunct Music Faculty, H.A.C.C.

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Movie MemoriesA lecture/film series about some of Hollywood’s top 100 films of all time. Sessions begin with an overview of the movie, the cast, and film trivia. All sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Theater and conclude with lunch in the Ballroom. The cost is $10 which includes the movie and lunch, and is billed to your monthly statement. Register using Event Registration.

hoNoRING a fIlM leGeNd: PeteR o’tooleLate in 2013, Peter O’Toole passed away at the age of 82. He appeared in 67 movies and had 26 television presentations. His list of awards included 3 Golden Globe awards and 8 Oscar nominations. In celebrating his outstanding career on stage and screen, view two historic films that present Mr. O’Toole at his professional best.

The Lion in WinterThis dynamic film tells the story of King Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three sons, Richard, Geoffrey, and John. They have gathered together to celebrate the Christmas holiday bringing together a family filled with drama and argumentation. Katharine Hepburn won the Academy Award for her performance in this film.

Wednesday, february 119:30 a.m.Cultural Center TheaterPresenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D.

BeckettPeter O’Toole again assumed the role of Henry II of England as his friendship with Thomas Beckett was immortalized. This film traces their relationship through a series of circumstances that results in the murder of the archbishop in the cathedral of Canterbury. The role of Thomas Beckett, played by Richard Burton, adds to the dynamic atmosphere of the performance.

Wednesday, April 19:30 a.m.Cultural Center TheaterPresenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D.

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January 12 free WillWhat does free will mean and how did it evolve? february 9 loveIs love essential? march 9 truthWhat is truth and is it relative or absolute? April 13 World PopulationCan world population be sustained without wars or disasters? may 11 morality and ethicsHow do we develop a moral code?

Socrates Café meets in the Cultural Center Ballroom on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Socrates café Do you enjoy thinking about and questioning commonly accepted assumptions, even your own? Are you willing to challenge the taken for-granted authority of any position or representation of fact or truth? Would you like to discuss big ideas in a forum that encourages a diversity of strong opinions in thoughtful and respectful, yet often very spirited, dialogue? If so, join us at Socrates Café.

“ Education is thE kindling of a flamE, not thE filling of a vEssEl. ” – Socrates

“ Alexandros points to the bronze sculpture of Socrates. ‘His society didn’t collapse because of an outside aggressor. It collapsed from within, from the complete breakdown of communication between citizens, and the breakdown of loving sentiment for one another. They ganged up and got rid of Socrates because he was an uncomfortable reminder of the glory days of ancient Athens, when /demokratia/--’people power’--reigned and citizens worked toward a greater good.’ ”

– Christopher Phillips, Socrates in Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart

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Meeting date: monthly, third tuesday January 20 - May 19 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. cultural center conference Room leader: Mary Jean Irion, lakes Resident 464.8852

dates for spring meetings: January 13february 10March 10

april 14May 12

Poetry circle This year, Poetry Circle is sampling the latest books by Charles Wright and Laura Kasischke, two of America’s finest poets. Continuity is there in the months’ selections as we examine their thoughts/feelings; but each poem also stands on its own, so new members and visitors are welcome to experience the ways in which poetry can be therapy for individuals and for society as a whole. We also relax into light verse, just for fun.

Great decisions At Great Decisions we meet to discuss and debate current world issues. These discussions are supported by materials prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. A background book may be ordered from the Association’s website. A DVD concerning the topic will also be shown at each meeting. From January through May and September through November, the Great Decisions Group meets in the Spring Run Auditorium on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

The coordinators invite Residents of all Willow Valley Communities to attend and expand their understanding of important issues that impact our world.

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operation Reach further Operation Reach Further is based on the idea that the human mind is more likely to remain healthy when it is stretched in a lively, educational fashion by dialogue. The courses in this program offer an in-depth learning opportunity for participants. All sessions are held in the Cultural Center Education Room. Register using Event Registration.

a Salute to the “Great War”This year commemorates 100 years since WWI devastated Europe. The conflict resulted in 37 million casualities including both the dead and wounded. It was called the “war to end all wars” yet it would usher in an even greater war in twenty years. In order to recapture this era in history, you will review the reasons that launched the war, the disaster of the Lusitania, wartime heroes such as Sergeant Alvin York and Manfred Von Richthofen, and finally President Wilson and his dream for a league of nations.

mondays, January 26; february 210:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D. Cost: $10

Nazi thieves and allied heroesMany have seen the movie starring George Clooney entitled The Monuments Men. In this discussion we will look at the real U.S. Army men who risked their lives to recover the priceless artwork stolen by the Nazis toward the end of World War II. Clips from the film will be incorporated into the lecture.

Wednesday, April 11:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Presenter: John Maietta, U.S. Army Retired Cost: $5

Inspiring Statuary of americaWhen we visualize statuary that symbolizes the spirit of the United States, images of the Statue of Liberty and Mt. Rushmore come to mind. These creations represent our history and pride in our country. Yet today, another image is being created for Native Americans with the statue of Crazy Horse in South Dakota. Learn more about these three creations and their importance to the American dream.

Wednesdays, march 4, 1110:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D. Cost: $10

1865 – a year In transition: conclusion of the american civil WarThe events and changes during the year 1865 were very meaningful and determined the fate of the nation itself. Beginning with the conclusion of a war, the year continued with an assassination in a Washington theater, the escape and capture of a confederate president, and a new era called reconstruction bringing additional grief and terror to African Americans in the south. This presentation will give a more complete view of the year 1865 and its pivotal position in history.

Photo credit: National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, MD

monday, April 2010:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Presenter: Dr. Don Koones, Ph.D. Cost: $5

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learning always at Elizabethtown CollegeWillow Valley goes On the Road for an education enrichment series at Elizabethtown College by offering life-long learning opportunities in the collegiate environment. Events begin at noon at Elizabethtown College’s Susquehanna Room with lunch followed by the lecture. The cost of each session is $20/person which includes transportation, a hot lunch, and the featured speaker. Register using Event Registration. ** Trip cancellation policy applies.

the climate of your life: a Personal approach to climate changeDavid Bowne, Associate Professor of Biology, asks: “Is the climate the same now as it was when you were a child? How might it differ over the lifetime of your grandchildren?” We will explore the topic of climate change by bringing it to a personal level. By appreciating our own climate history, we can better see the climatic future ahead of us.

monday, february 2312:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. David Bowne, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology in Environmental Science

Building Bridges to Peace: the Integrated Schools Movement in Northern IrelandLearn about the legacy of intractable contract in Northern Ireland and how the integrated schools movement is seeking to create a sustainable peace through education, shared dialogue, and cross-cultural exchange during the last thirty years.

thursday, march 1912:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. Rachel Finley-Bowman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education

Who’s Writing the News? technology and the evolution of JournalismThe internet has forever changed the creation, design, and delivery of the news. No longer are printing presses or television stations needed to tell stories to millions of people. Instead, all that’s needed is a computer and an internet connection. This presentation will examine how citizen created content is altering the ever-changing news landscape.

Wednesday, April 1512:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Presenter: Dr. Kirsten Johnson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communications

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life ReflectionsLife Reflections is a monthly series in which the presenters share stories about an amazing aspect of their life story. All sessions are held in the Cultural Center Education Room. There is no charge to attend, but you must register using Event Registration.

34 years with one company but a Multitude of Specialties: Part IIPart I covered the early years up to the test of the Apollo Spacecraft. This next chapter covers the Apollo Fire, redesign and requalification testing of the Apollo for manned flight. Larry’s next job was for the Alaskan Pipeline and the last 13 years spent managing the legal, financial and technical requirements of subcontracts on energy systems, satellites, Space Shuttle and other GE programs.

thursday, february 261:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Presenter: Larry Gallagher, Manor Resident

for the love of historyFrom childhood through high school, college, military service, and university teaching to retirement, history has been a hobby of Don Walters. Although never a major area of study nor a career emphasis, curiosity about the past to help explain the present and to suggest the future has always motivated his interest in history. Retirement opened many opportunities to pursue this interest to a greater extent. To volunteer as a guide at historic sites became a way to continue learning and teaching. And, hopefully, to stimulate and respond to the curiosity of children of all ages about the people, places, and times of the past. Hear Don’s reflections on his experiences and lifelong curiosity of history.

thursday, April 301:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Presenter: Don Walters, Spring Run Resident

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Bucket list trip: followed eisenhower’s army from london into GermanyJim Cluck was fortunate enough to complete a “bucket list” trip to see where his father, Warren H. Cluck, 397 AAA Battalion, Battery C, was stationed during WWII. He spent two weeks following the track of Eisenhower’s Army from London to Germany. He spent four days in Normandy and was at the 70th anniversary on Omaha Beach. He will share stories of his father’s time spent there during the war and pictures and stories during his visit 70 years later.

thursday, January 291:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Presenter: Jim Cluck, former VP of Property Management & Services

Making a difference through Milagro house & caSaCarol Aastad is an advocate and volunteer for Milagro House as well as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) here in Lancaster County. Carol served as board president for Milagro House in 2013. She will share why her involvement in both Milagro House and CASA has been so rewarding and she continues to enjoy volunteering with both organizations.

thursday, march 261:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Presenter: Carol Aastad, Gables Resident

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Mary of Nazareth: the Seasons of her lifeSee Mary of Nazareth as we study her through the lens of Scripture.

Part I: January 22The young Mary receives news from an angel, counsel from her relative Elizabeth, and is married to Joseph. She brings forth her firstborn son and guides him as he grows to maturity.

Part II: March 18Follow Mary as she shares a large family with Joseph, and experiences the joys and challenges of Jesus’ ministry. We’ll remain with her through grief and faithful caring to the final victory. No woman has ever lived her story.

thursday, January 22 & Wednesday, march 1810:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Barbara A. Wilkerson, Lakes Resident, former Associate Professor of Christian Education at Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary Cost: no charge

Stroke 101 – Get the BasicsDid you know that Lancaster County has the highest stroke rate in the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Learn what a stroke is, signs and symptoms, the types, and risk factors. Learn how certain health issues can affect your chance of having one, and how to live a fuller life post-stroke.

tuesday, february 310:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenters: Eileen Kropf, Steve Zweifach, American Heart Association InstructorsCost: no charge

together they Made lancaster Great – Part IILancaster is filled with history and important figures each with different personalities. Learn about: John Reynolds, Military Hero; Thaddeus Stevens, Lawyer & Politician; Lydia Hamilton Smith, Abolitionist & Landlady; John Wise, Balloonist; Christopher Hager, Businessman; Frank Woolworth, Businessman; Milton S. Hershey, Candy Maker; William Walton Griest, Educator, Politician & Businessman; Andrew Jackson Steinman, Publisher & Businessman; C. Emlen Urban, Architect, Builder of Lancaster.

Wednesdays, January 28; february 4, 1110:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Dr. Robert Frick, Providence ParkCost: no charge

diagnosis and Management of asthmaThere has been extensive research into the causes for the increasing incidence of asthma, how it can be recognized and diagnosed, and how it can be managed. Dr. Lavy will discuss these areas and welcome your questions.

tuesday, february 1010:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Dr. Richard Lavy, M.D., Lakes ResidentCost: no charge

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Without question, abraham lincoln is one of the most celebrated figures in american history. lincoln is almost universally revered today as a man of rare ability and character who shaped the united States in his image, to the lasting benefit of all americans who followed in his wake. over time, lincoln the legend has grown into a giant of unparalleled proportions. april 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the assassination of president abraham lincoln. this series of talks will encompass different periods of lincoln’s life using quotes and anecdotal stories that enlighten listeners to abraham lincoln, the man. the series culminate with the film The Conspirator, and coincides with a planned trip to ford’s theatre and the trail of the conspirators from our capital to its end in northern virginia. the film and the trip will require separate registration.

tuesdays, march 3, 10, 17, 31; April 7, 1410:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.cultural center Education roomcost: no charge

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lincoln’s childhood & early years as a lawyer

tuesday, march 310:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: dr. donald Walters, temple university professor Emerita, Spring run resident

lincoln’s rise to Power

tuesday, march 1010:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: dr. matthew pinsker, published author, contributing journalist for Los Angeles Times & Philadelphia Inquirer

lincoln and Women

tuesday, march 1710:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: dr. tracey Weis, millersville university, associate professor of history lincoln’s team

tuesday, march 3110:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: Ed bonekemper, Gables resident, civil War author and Speaker; book review Editor, Civil War News lincoln as A Writer & speaker

tuesday, April 710:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: dr. donald Walters, temple university, professor Emerita, Spring run resident

movie: The Conspirator mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of abraham lincoln. as the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.

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tRIP to foRd’S theatRe Check the Weekly Insider for details about the trip.

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amazing owlsExplore the life cycle of owls while we learn about what makes them amazing birds of prey. We will look at their identifying features and learn their sounds. There will even be time to explore an owl pellet.

Wednesday, January 281:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County ParksCost: no charge

animals in WinterLook at what animals are doing in the winter time. Some animals have migrated, some are hibernating while others are active all winter. Explore why animals do different things in the winter and what prepares them for the long, cold winter. Look at the signs animals leave behind to let us know that they are surviving the winter.

tuesday, february 171:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County ParksCost: no charge

lancaster county ParksThe Department of Parks and Recreation in Lancaster County promotes the conservation of natural resources by offering environmental and nature educational programs. This series, presented by Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez, takes us through the still of the winter night to the beauty of blooming spring flowers and chirping birds.

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cavity Nesting BirdsCavity nesting birds are birds that build their nest in a hollow opening in a tree. Bluebirds and woodpeckers are the most common but there are many more. Learn about the materials they use to build their nests, the habitat that they live in and the sounds they make.

tuesday, march 171:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County ParksCost: no charge

edible Spring WildflowersTouch, smell and taste edible spring wildflowers. Some will be cooked, others can be eaten raw. Come with an adventurous appetite.

tuesday, April 2810:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County ParksCost: no charge

Bird Watching WalkLisa will take you on a walk around campus to go bird watching. Observe different birds in their natural habitat. The birds will be active as they begin nesting. Look inside bluebird boxes to explore the life cycle of the birds. We will use binoculars to view them closely and we’ll also listen to their songs.

tuesday, may 1210:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet in the Upper Level GalleryPresenter: Lisa Sanchez, Park Naturalist, Lancaster County ParksCost: no charge

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ha-ha on the Page Stage: honesty and humor in PoetryEveryone’s got a sense of humor...right? But can poems be funny and reveal to us something about the world around us, each other - or ourselves? Take a look at some poems that achieve maximum hilarity, but work wonderfully as simply good poetry.

thursday, february 1910:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Jesse Waters, Director, Bowers Writers House, Elizabethtown College Cost: no chargeKeeping the Reader hooked: Improving descriptive WritingHow do you keep the reader hooked and interested in your writing? Details and description are a good place to start. We will focus on improving descriptive writing, and using it to create an exciting experience for the reader. After discussing some techniques, we will practice our own.

thursday, february 2610:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Tyler Grimm, Instructor, Elizabethtown College Cost: no charge

literary Brunch at the Bowers Writers houseTo cumulate the creative writing craft talks, participants are invited to the Bowers Writers House at Elizabethtown College for a literary brunch with writers from Elizabethtown. Enjoy exploring the Writers House while having a relaxed brunch, after which Jesse Waters and Tyler Grimm will read from their own personal work.

tuesday, march 1710:00 a.m. – noonElizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers HouseCost: $13 (includes brunch and transportation)

about the Writers houseFounded in 2010, The Bowers Writers House at Elizabethtown College is an interdisciplinary venue for expression, study, presentation and performance created to promote a culture of “creative curiosity,” by bringing the on and off-campus communities a new sense of excitement and enthusiasm for intellectual diversity.

Real characters, Real People: Building Realistic charactersOf course, you want your characters to feel like real people, but how do you accomplish that? We will discuss how writers use dialogue, behavior, humor, description, and exposition to create characters that feel like real people, ones the reader will care about. Then we will create our own.

thursday, march 51:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Tyler Grimm, Instructor, Elizabethtown College Cost: no charge

creative Writing craft talks Learn valuable writing skills in a small series of craft talks designed to open your mind to new ideas while writing. Included in this series will be skills to include humor in your writing, improving descriptive writing, and character building. Sessions are for both those who enjoy writing and those with just an interest in the topic.

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Will the Real Mccoy Please Stand Up: Making characters, People and family Members Genuine and authenticDiscover the best ways to make clear the difference between characters in fiction, people and family in memoirs, and how the relationship between truth and fact is more complex than one might think. Explore some small pieces of writing, and tackle a few writing exercises. Finish with a Q&A about publishing in both the literary magazine and “Large House” worlds of books and articles.

thursday, march 121:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Jesse Waters, Director, Bowers Writers House, Elizabethtown College Cost: no charge

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lancaster county Silver Mines discoveries, old & NewLearn the history and significance of the Pequea Silver Mine, located just 6 miles from Willow Valley. Included will be the mine’s early beginnings made by the Shawnee Indians in the 17th century, the William Penn expedition of 1709, the main mining during the 1870s, and the rediscoveries of silver in 1974.

Wednesday, february 41:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Christopher Haefner, President, Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club*Cost: no charge* Presenter will have copies of his

book The Silver! Mine! available for purchase.

the Ukrainian Revolution of 2014Before the revolution, Ukraine had been mired by years of corruption, mismanagement, lack of economic growth, currency devaluation, and an inability to secure funding from public markets. A revolution in Ukraine then took place in February 2014 after a series of violent events in the capital of Kiev. This culminated with the ousting of then-President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych. Today, Ukraine remains unstable. What’s next for this country?

monday, february 9 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education Room Presenter: Dr. Victoria Khitrer, Asst. Professor of History, and Director of the Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide, Millersville UniversityCost: no charge

discover lancasterLet the discovery begin! Let Lancaster County delight you with the things you always knew were here, and surprise you with a slew of things you didn’t. Sarah will share information about shopping, attractions, and dining in Lancaster County, as well as some ideas for getting away, right here in your own backyard. Let yourself truly experience Lancaster County— there’s a whole world of things worth exploring.

Wednesday, february 11 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Sarah Long, Director of Marketing at Discover LancasterCost: no charge

oceanographyLearn the constituents of the oceans and how they change with tide depth. Learn about the halocline and thermocline specific to wartime. Learn how vertical and horizontal movements affect how heat is distributed throughout the entire world. Visit with creatures of the deep and coral reefs, and learn what man is doing to ruin the ocean floor.

mondays, february 23; march 2, 910:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Mary Jo Hall, Professor Emeritus Geology & Oceanography, Rider University, Manor ResidentCost: no charge

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online connectionsTake a guided tour of social media sites where you can connect with family and friends. Learn the basic navigation for Facebook and blogs. We’ll share helpful tips and tricks for exploring safely on your own and leave plenty of time for questions.

thursday, march 510:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Judy Beck Lobos, Social Media SpecialistCost: no charge

Good friday ServiceJoin us for this special service of Scripture and music, presented by the Willow Valley Chaplains, as we observe Good Friday.

friday, April 37:00 p.m.Cultural Center Theater Registration not necessary for this event.

Saluting american Popular SongDiscover the music that has shaped America. In this session we will discuss composers, performers, and their music. We’ll learn about music that spans the sounds of Harlem, movie songs, Tin Pan Alley, the roaring 20s and more.

thursdays, April 23, 30; may 7, 1410:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Dick Smolens, EducatorCost: no charge

cPR/aed classLearn adult/child CPR/AED from professional instructors. After completion of this course you will receive an American Heart Association CPR certification good for two years. The life you save might be a close family member.

tuesday, march 249:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cultural Center Education RoomInstructor: Steve Zweifach, Eileen Kropf, American Heart Assoc InstructorsCost: $45/person

event Registrationplease follow the steps below to register for events.

to log in from your home comPuter:

Go to resident.willowvalley.org

type user name and password (Do not use spaces or punctuation)

left-click on login button

left-click on Event registration

left-click on the renaissance tab at the top of the page

to log in from a kiosk:

If kiosk home page (screen with images) is not showing, double click on Internet Explorer icon in upper left corner of Willow valley logo screen or little house icon near top of browser screen

left-click on Event registration

type user name and password (Do not use spaces or punctuation)

left-click on login button

left-click on the renaissance tab at the top of the page

need computer help?refer to Information central on the resident computer kiosk

education classesRegister using Event Registration.

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Gardens of the Great french Impressionist PaintersRenoir, Cezanne and Monet were friends and all embraced Impressionism as painters, but also created beautiful gardens of their own. All three gardens are now open to the public: Renoir and Cezanne in the South of France, close to the Mediterranean; and Monet in Normandy, north of Paris. Each developed a garden as distinctive as their styles of painting. Discover their individual gardening philosophies, how each garden is an extension of their art, and view colorful photographs of the three restored gardens.

Picasso, What you Might Not Know about the ManNo painter or sculptor was ever as famous in his own lifetime as Picasso. Along with his huge creative output, which spanned many fields of art, he was a man with deep thoughts and fascinating perspectives. Offered here, are a few of his thoughts about living which will pique your curiosity about this man that you “might not like” but could learn to understand and consequently appreciate.

mondays, march 30; April 610:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Elaine Wilson, Artist and Founder, Susquehanna Art MuseumCost: $6/2 sessions

thursday, April 91:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Derek Fell, Author, Horticulturist, Photographer*Cost: no charge* Presenter will have copies of his book

Renoir’s Garden, Cezanne’s Garden and The Magic of Monet’s Garden available for purchase.

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aRtalk: found! Newly discovered art treasuresEver wonder if that old piece of art in the attic was worth anything? Or, if that piece you found at a garage sale could be a real Picasso or Renoir? In this fun-filled ARTalk, we’ll hear the stories of some incredible discoveries made over the last decade or so, and we’ll enjoy seeing this “newly discovered” art by artists whose names or time-periods you’ll know: The Renaissance, Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, Leonardo da Vinci. Many have not yet made their way into museums so this may be your first look at several of these pieces.

thursday, march 2610:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Anarie Terezo, ARTalk FounderCost: $3

traveling in the footsteps of the ancients….tunisia, Sicily & creteFollowing the paths of the Ancients, take a peek into the world of the ancient Mediterranean. Into the olive and date groves, across the dry land, traverse the dunes of the Sahara, have tea with a nomad. Rest among the ruins of the great Greek temples of Sicily or wander the even older palaces of the Minoans.

tuesday, february 1710:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Susan Gottlieb, Professional Artist, Teacher, World TravelerCost: no charge

off the Beaten Path: India and cambodiaOff the beaten path, we go through the rice paddies and peanut fields to the fantastic ruins of Angkor and Bagan, the early capitals of Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma). These early temples and stupas rising out of the jungles and spreading across the river planes were predated and influenced by the origins of South East Asian architecture.

Wednesday, April 1510:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Susan Gottlieb, Professional Artist, Teacher, World TravelerCost: no charge

aRtalk: from Sea to Shining Sea: 19th-20th century american artTravel across the country – from the East to the West Coast – along the way, discuss a few important art colonies and the role they played in developing strong voices in our artists. See many familiar pieces and maybe you’ll discover a few new American Artists along the way – Cole, Inness, Twachtman, Wood, O’Keefe, Thomas Sully, Eakins, Homer, and many others.

Wednesday, April 29 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Anarie Terezo, ARTalk FounderCost: $3

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honeybees hard at WorkChristina Seldomridge, who has been involved in honeybee products since childhood, takes a look at honeybees through the eyes of a beekeeper. Learn their habits, see how they live, and taste the fruits of their labor.

Wednesday, April 291:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Christina Seldomridge, BeekeeperCost: no charge

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thaddeus Stevens: the Making of an Inconvenient heroGoing beyond what was portrayed about Thaddeus Stevens in the movie Lincoln, author Terry Webb explores how he overcame the circumstances of his youth in Vermont to achieve becoming an “Inconvenient Hero” in United States history.

tuesday, January 2010:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Terry Webb, North Resident, Author*Cost: no charge* Presenter will have copies of her book Thaddeus Stevens: The Making of an Inconvenient Hero available for purchase.

Winter Bridge funBegin the new year with a great game of bridge. Class consists of notes, lectures, and interesting hands to illustrate the points you will learn. Beginners to life masters will benefit from this informative class.

fridays, January 23, 30; february 6, 1310:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomInstructors: Ernie Coleman (Spring Run) and the Willow Valley Bridge Academy FacultyCost: $5/4 sessions

defender PlayYour partnership will be the defenders for about half of all of the bridge hands that you play. This course covers defensive bidding, opening leads, defensive signals and various strategies and techniques to help you improve your defender play.

fridays, march 6, 13, 20, 27; April 10, 17, 24; may 110:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomInstructors: Dave March (Manor) and the Willow Valley Bridge Academy FacultyCost: $5/8 sessions

aaRP Safe drivingThe largest driving refresher course for drivers age 50 and older helping millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. The eight-hour course (divided into two sessions) covers the changes of the normal aging process in vision, hearing and reaction time by giving you practical techniques to compensate for these changes. After taking this course you may also be eligible for an auto insurance discount (check with your insurance carrier for details).

tuesday & Wednesday, february 24 & 259:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomInstructor: Eugene O’Brien, AARP InstructorCost: $20 ($15 with AARP card)

aaRP Safe driving RefresherThis refresher course is for people who have completed the eight hour class, or have taken a Refresher course within the past three years. The course fulfills the requirements for a continuing auto insurance discount. Participants MUST bring evidence of previous course completion and bring a Driver’s License to receive the certificate.

(choose one session)session 1: thursday, January 29 session 2: monday, April 279:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Cultural Center Education RoomInstructor: Eugene O’Brien, AARP InstructorCost: $20 ($15 with AARP card)

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computer classesRegister using Event Registration.

event Registration 101This class will demonstrate the basics of how to access the Event Registration System, how to login, how to browse trips and events for more information, how to sign up for trips and events, how to confirm you are registered, how to change or cancel a registration, how to view others registered for trips and events and how to change your profile information. The session will also touch on registering for events under The Clubhouse tab. Questions are welcome.

monday, January 1210:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Spring Run Auditoriumtuesday, January 131:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Manor Orr AuditoriumWednesday, January 14 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lakes Thomas AuditoriumPresenter: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

hands-on Word Processing – the BasicsWith hands-on use of Microsoft Word 2010 you will become familiar with document creation, formatting, saving and printing. This class is for the person just beginning to learn Word. Basic computer skills are required.

monday, January 1910:00 a.m. – noonLakes Computer Room Instructor: Marge Schmieder, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

hands-on Guide to computer Basics with Windows 7This course is designed for people who are just starting to use a computer. Learn basic terminology, master the mouse and keyboard, practice text editing skills, and become familiar with Event Registration. Fundamentals of computer security and use of the Internet are also covered.

mondays, march 9, 16, 23, 3010:00 a.m. – noonLakes Computer Room Instructor: Marge Schmieder, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

Windows 8 Mobile PhoneSee the latest in mobile phone technology that combines the features of a mobile phone and a tablet into one device called a phablet. Learn about smartphones and what should be considered if you plan to buy a smartphone, or if you have a smartphone and you want to see features that may be new to you.

Wednesday, february 1810:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Education RoomInstructor: Sid Paskowitz, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

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Need computer help?Go to Information central on the residents kiosk.

What classes would you like the computer club to teach?contact ralph beedle, training coordinator at [email protected] and we will attempt to accommodate your request.

hands-on excel – the BasicsThis class is for the person just beginning to learn Excel. With hands-on use of Microsoft Excel 2010, you will create an Address List. Basic computer skills are required.

monday, february 1610:00 a.m. – noonLakes Computer Room Instructor: Marge Schmieder, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

the Basics: Gmail on-demandParticipate in a different type of Computer Club Training. It is an effort to provide individualized instruction to you on your machine, at a date and time convenient for you. When you register, you will be contacted and a 1-hour session will be scheduled. Topics could include the creation of a new email account, composing and sending messages, reading and replying to incoming messages, managing contacts or working with attachments. Prerequisite: experience using a mouse and the keyboard.

Date scheduled between student and instructor.Instructor: Marge Schmieder, Spring Run ResidentCost: no charge

Intermediate to advanced Word, excel, and PowerPointThe Computer Club is offering individualized instruction for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to intermediate and advanced users. You choose the topic, they provide the instruction. Use your own computer or meet in a computer room. Experience with the basic functions of the software is a prerequisite.

Date scheduled between student and instructors.Instructors: Carolyn Bugel, Ralph Beedle and Tony Poulos, Spring Run ResidentsCost: no charge

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camera club classesRegister using Event Registration.

the Principles of composition and designMoving from Snapshot to Photograph, Step 2Step 1 toward improving your photography involves understanding camera basics (covered in a previous class). this class will give you the key design elements, including: focal point, direction, unity, shape, balance, and movement or repetition. then, using the principles of design, show how they can be applied. a highlight of the class will be commentary from carolyn blish, an internationally known artist. this class will heighten your enthusiasm for the art of photography.

thursday, march 1210:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.cultural center Education roompresenters: tony poulos, Spring run resident; carolyn blish, Gables residentcost: no charge

Understanding exposureMoving from Snapshot to Photograph, Step 3the first steps toward improving your photography and moving from snapshot to photograph involve understanding camera basics and composition (covered in previous classes). the next step is to understand exposure so you can obtain a well-exposed picture and so you can start to apply some creativity in controlling the settings. this class will give you an understanding of how the shutter, aperture, and ISo sensitivity work together to achieve the desired exposure; and, how they are used to implement creative control through depth of field and motion blur. finally, you’ll see how all those strange markings on the dial can help.

tuesday, April 2110:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.cultural center Education roompresenter: tony poulos, Spring run residentcost: no charge

Sharing your life Story with future GenerationsIn the course of a lifetime, most of us accumulate hundreds and hundreds of photographs. many of these pictures include family members we knew and loved, but future generations will never meet. others illustrate special events in your own life. how can you combine your unique family and personal history with your own treasured photos to share your life story with future generations? learn how to combine them to create a lasting legacy for your family.

Wednesday, April 81:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.presenter: carolyn bausinger, lakes residentcultural center Education roomcost: no charge

exciting features of Modern camerastoday’s cameras are loaded with many features that were never available with film cameras. modern cameras offer very wide zoom ranges, image stabilization, face detection, help with making panoramas, and even video with sound. leave this class with a better understanding of what features to look for when you select your next new camera.

tuesday, January 2710:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.presenter: ron dillon, Spring run residentcultural center Education roomcost: no charge

the caMeRa clUB StUdIoNeed help with your camera or your pictures? Camera Club members will be on hand to provide individual help to all Residents with any photographic issues or questions.

first Wednesday, monthly10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Studio Location: Lakes B-312

Enriching lives through photography

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Nutrition for everyoneWillow Valley Dietitians Stephanie Sodak and Kathleen Kreider present monthly nutrition education seminars to help equip you with the tools you need to make wise food choices. Eating healthy is one of the first steps to a healthy lifestyle, and they want to help you get there. There is no charge for these sessions. Register using Event Registration.

a healthy Party for the “Big Game”We all know that “Big Game” Sunday is not just about the football—it’s about the food. But pass on the store-bought snacks and take-out food—they’re loaded with fat and sodium. We will share ideas for making your game food tasty and healthy.

tuesday, January 2010:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Manor Orr AuditoriumPresenter: Stephanie Sodak, R.D.

Keeping your heart healthyHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Learn about steps you can take today to lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack.

monday, february 161:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lakes Thomas Auditorium Presenter: Kathleen Kreider, R.D.

National Nutrition Month - Bite Into a healthy lifestyleThe National Nutrition Month® 2015 theme is “Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle”. We will explore some of the new trends in healthy eating.

monday, march 210:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. North Johnson Auditorium Presenter: Stephanie Sodak, R.D.

InflammationCancer, diabetes, depression, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s—these seemingly diverse diseases are increasingly thought to have a common denominator: inflammation. While our genetic predisposition for disease can’t be changed, we can do something about this other major player.

monday, April 131:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cultural Center Education RoomPresenter: Kathleen Kreider, R.D.

Mediterranean dietThe Mediterranean Diet is a healthy eating plan based on typical foods and recipes of Mediterranean-style cooking. Learn the benefits of adopting the Mediterranean diet.

tuesday, may 1910:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Spring Run Auditorium Presenter: Stephanie Sodak, R.D.

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World dance classFun, culture, and exercise all in one class! You will find yourself smiling as you walk and sway through a variety of gentle dances from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, with some of the most beautiful music in the world. No partner is needed, just enthusiasm and cool, comfortable clothing. Sneakers are the recommended footwear. Come and discover your inner gypsy!

fridays, feb 20, 27; march 6, 13, 20, 2710:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center StageInstructor: Zita Angelo, Owner, World Dance LancasterCost: $30/6 sessionsRegister: Event Registration

Belly dance for fun and fitnessBelly dancing is really about flexibility and toning. This style of dance tones muscles in the thighs, hips, stomach, and upper arms, while having fun. Class instruction is based on Egyptian-style belly dancing, which is very elegant and classical.

tuesdays, January 20, 27, february 3, 102:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Cultural Center BallroomInstructor: Carolyn Wienand, Carolyn’s Belly Dance Studio Cost: $30/4 sessionsRegister: Event Registration

Balance classLooking for better balance? Your Fitness Team has the answer. Working on balance is the key to better health, overall strength, coordination and posture, decreased risk of falls, and maintaining your independence.New balance participants have first opportunity to enroll in the class. Space is limited to 15 participants.

tuesday & thursday march 24 – April 301:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Cultural Center Aerobics StudioCost: no chargeRegister: Cultural Center Fitness Center 464.6434

Basic tap (Non-Performing) classDesigned for the beginner dancer or for those who would like a review. Learn the basics of tap with new steps. Great for exercise for the mind and body.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Performing tap classLearn steps to combine in dance routines. This group prepares dances for various performances throughout the year.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

tappercizeLearn the basics of tap dance from the comfort of a chair, great for improving your balance and strengthening your core muscles.

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

tap classes (see description below)session i: tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27; february 3, 10, 17, 24; march 3, 10, 17

session ii: tuesdays, march 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; may 5, 12, 19, 26Cultural Center StageInstructor: Carol Still, Professional InstructorCost: $50/10 sessions

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Swim clinicPenn Manor Swim Coach CeCe O’Day will be conducting a swim clinic to help you learn stroke techniques and tips to help you achieve your goals. You will also gain sport conditioning in preparation for the Senior Games.

** Please note this is not a clinic to learn to swim.

tuesdays & thursdays, April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 234:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Cultural Center Aquatics CenterRegister: Cultural Center Fitness Center 464.6434

track & field clinicA Track & Field Clinic will be conducted by Resident Eugene (Cy) Fritz, retired men’s head Cross Country Coach for Millersville University, and Jim Albright, retired Track & Field Coach at Hempfield High School. Learn proper technique and form for your specific track & field sport. Prepare for the Senior Games to enable you to excel in your specific sport.The first meeting will be held in the Cultural Center Ballroom (March 25) to discuss interests and events. The clinic will be held in the field across from the Cultural Center Picnic Grove.

Wednesdays, march 25 – April 2910:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Register: Cultural Center Fitness Center 464.6434

lancaster Senior GamesThe Lancaster Senior Games combine sports, recreation, friendly competition and fellowship into a week of fun activities. This exciting, refreshed event will be held at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Nook Road, Manheim (just off Rt. 283 at the Salunga exit).Brochures will be available prior to the event. The fitness team asks all Residents participating in the Lancaster Senior Games to please register and pay the registration fee through the Cultural Center Fitness Center.

may 4 - 8, 2015Register: Cultural Center Fitness Center 464.6434

2015 health & fitness expoThis is a day to celebrate adult health and fitness. The focus of this fun-filled event is to encourage adults to engage in activities to maintain or improve their health.

tuesday, June 29:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cultural Center

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hikeRegister: Cultural Center Fitness Center 464.6434

Reed Run hike

sneaker hikeJoin us for an estimated 3.1 mile hike through the Reed Run Nature Preserve. We will be traversing the preserve via the Conestoga Trail, leading up to the House Rock Overlook, a magnificent vista of the unspoiled lower river gorge.

www.lancasterconservancy.org/preserve/reed-run/

thursday, April 16

lancaster county Park hike

sneaker hikeLancaster County Central Park has wonderful trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. These trails meander across fields, through woods, and along creeks. Some trail, some rock, mostly up and down, some around. The trails are mostly very smooth and forgiving with many rolling hills. Lancaster County Central Park is probably the most convenient source of moderate trails in the Lancaster area.

thursday, may, 14

easy – smooth, pavement, flat trails

Moderate – roots, rocks, many hills exist

difficult – Plentiful roots, rocks, steep hills

Pick up schedule:Manor North 12:00 p.m. Garden Apartments 12:05 p.m.Manor 12:10 p.m.Lakes Manor 12:15 p.m.Spring Run 12:20 p.m.Cultural Center 12:25 p.m.

We will return to Willow Valley by 4:00 p.m.

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These ongoing classes are free, and you do not need to register. A variety of classes are available on the Manor and Lakes Campuses. Call the Fitness Center for details at 464.6434.

yogaThis class uses static and dynamic poses to improve flexibility, strength, and balance throughout the entire body. Regular yoga practice increases body awareness, relaxes the mind, and improves stamina. Previous yoga experience is recommended but not required. Poses are performed lying, kneeling, sitting, and standing.

tuesday & thursday9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Beginner tai chiTai Chi is an exercise system that uses slow, smooth movements to improve both body and mind. Benefits of Tai Chi practice include improved joint mobility, strength, balance, mental focus and concentration. Learn the basic moves of Tai Chi that will progress you to Intermediate Tai Chi.

monday11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.thursday10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Intermediate tai chiThis class is for those participants who have taken Beginner Tai Chi and would like to take their practice to the next level.

monday & Wednesday10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

on-Going classes

fitness fusionKeep your workout fun and interesting with this circuit training class that fuses a variety of exercise formats into one class. Move through aerobic and strength training stations to achieve maximum fitness results. Healthy beginners and intermediate level exercisers are encouraged to participate.

tuesday & thursday8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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core PowerThis class focuses on improving strength and flexibility of your core. Core muscles include the abdominals, lower back, glutes, and hips. Exercises in this class will be performed lying, kneeling, and standing. This class is appropriate for healthy beginners and intermediate level exercisers.

monday & friday9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

exerStretchStart your day with this low-impact class designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness. Relaxation and breathing techniques may also be incorporated. This 45 minute workout will include both standing and seated exercises. We especially welcome beginners.

monday & friday8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Manor Auditorium

Step it UpStep aerobics is a choreographed routine of stepping up and down on a rectangular platform. Step is a terrific aerobic activity and will increase your aerobic stamina and burn calories. Previous step experience is required.

monday & Wednesday8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

Zumba GoldEnjoy this low impact version of Zumba specifically designed for the active older adult. Improve stamina, balance, and coordination in this high-energy exhilarating party!

tuesday11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Cultural Center Aerobics Studio

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aquatic classes

aquacizeExercising in the water decreases stress on your joints. Treat yourself to this medium to high intensity workout for your whole body.

monday & Wednesday8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Cultural Center Main Poolmonday & friday11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.North Pool

arthritis aquatics In this aquatic exercise class, participants are led through a series of specifically designed exercises that help improve joint mobility. The class is open to people with all forms of arthritis and all levels of fitness. Enjoy the warm water of the Therapy pool.

monday, Wednesday, friday10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.tuesday & thursday1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.Cultural Center Therapy Pool

Joints in MotionThis low-impact, low to medium intensity aquatic exercise class will provide an overall body toning and stretching workout to keep your bodies strong and limber. This is a great class for beginners.

Wednesday & friday11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Cultural Center Therapy Pooltuesday & thursday10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.North Pool

deep Water volleyballJoin a lively group for a fun-filled game of beach ball volleyball. Flotation belts are provided.

monday, Wednesday, friday9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Cultural Center Main Pool

Water volleyballJoin a lively group for a competitive game of water volleyball.

tuesday & friday8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.North Pool

deep Water aerobicsEnjoy this moderate- to high-intensity deep-water workout using a flotation belt. Improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance using the resistance of the water to enhance the intensity of your workout.

tuesday, thursday, saturday8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Cultural Center Main Pool

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Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

Two convenient locations at Willow Valley Communities, one on the Lakes Campus and one on the Manor Campus.

The Cultural Center900 Willow Valley Lakes Drive 464.6861

The Glen675 Willow Valley Square464.6397

Outpatient Rehabilitation

January 15 Spring Run Conference RoomFebruary Manor North (Date/Location TBA due to construction)March 19 Lakes Conference RoomApril 16 Manor Orr AuditoriumMay 21 Spring Run Conference Room

RSVP by sign-up sheet in the Activities Binder where the screenings will be held. More details will follow in Willow Valley publications closer to each session. If alternate times are needed, contact Dr. Shenk.

Audiology

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Why consider a complimentary screening?• We don’t always realize that we have hearing loss, but it can still affect our quality of life negatively.• Screenings let people learn about the status of their hearing in just a few minutes.• It’s helpful to have baseline test results on file in case our hearing changes in the future. We have the ability to make a comparison.

complimentary hearing screening sessions offered by dr. heather shenk, audiologist

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A fresh addition to Willow Valley Communities, Local Table offers a casually sophisticated venue in which to savor innovative seasonally-inspired, contemporary cuisine.

Open for dinner five days a week, Local Table’s menu begins with hand-crafted small plates which launch an exceptional dining experience. These innovative dishes, expertly prepared by our accomplished chef, encourage sampling and sharing a broad variety of locally sourced, ingredient-led dishes. Entrees feature more hearty offerings, with carefully selected meats and seafood with thoughtfully paired side dishes.

Local Table features a top-shelf selection of spirits, beer on tap, and an eclectic and exciting wine list, selected by our own sommelier. The vibrant 12-seat bar is the perfect place to gather for an evening of good food and good friends.

Warm, welcoming, attentive service, the hallmark of the culinary journey at Willow Valley Communities, is beautifully expressed at Local Table. From our menu, to our staff, to our surroundings, our goal is to create an outstanding experience for all who dine at Local Table.

LOCAL TABLE IS LOCATED IN THE CLUBHOUSE

Welcome to LOCAL TABLE

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LOCAL TABLE Sample MenuStarters

Seasonal Soup $4Roasted Squash Soup, Pistachio Powder, Sweet Crème Fresh $4

Baked Clams, Spanish Saffron Aioli, Leeks, Celery Root $7Linden Dale Farms Fried Goat Cheese, Stockin’s Honey Mustard, Fennel Pollen $8

Colorado Rose Potato Gnocchi, Italian White Truffles, Maitake Mushrooms, St. Malichi Cheese $8

Red Russian Kale Salad, Stayman Apples, Linden Dale Goat Cheese, Cider Vinaigrette, Serrano Ham, Pistachios $7

Atlantic Lobster Ravioli, Roasted Leeks, Matsutake Mushrooms, Winter Radish $10

EntréesLancaster Beef Tenderloin, Potato Gratin, Tomato Demi-Glace, Seared Mushrooms $16Sea Scallops, Foie Gras Risotto, Red Russian Kale, Pistachio Powder, Brown Butter $16

Colorado Lamb Rack, Colorado Rose Roasted Potatoes, Leeks, Roasted Chesnok Garlic Hollandaise $18

Atlantic Salmon, Rutabaga Puree, Roasted Turnips, Port Wine Demi-Glace $14Lancaster Veal Bolognese, House Made Tomato Sauce, Golden Carrots, Candy Onion $17

12 oz Lancaster Beef Kansas City Strip, Roasted Turnips, Foie Gras Butter, Potato Gratin $20

SweetsScoop of Carmen and David’s Featured Ice Cream $2

Local Ricotta Pumpkin Cheese Cake, Pistachio and Pretzel Crust, Cider Syrup $5Sweet Cream Sponge Cake, Carrot, Whipped Cream $5

Millwood Springs Blue Cheese, Sherry Syrup, Sweet Pickled Beets, Pistachio,Peppermint $5

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Introducing Our New Websitewww.WillowValleyCommunities.org

Share our new website today:• See photo galleries of our beautiful campus and residences• Learn more about The Clubhouse• Read our new Insights Blog• View our interactive campus map• See our recent publications ….and so much more

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You’ll receive exceptional support, and personalized, compassionate care from the non-medical home care agency backed by the area’s most trusted name in senior living—Willow Valley Communities.

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Enjoy The Clubhouse at Willow Valley

• Challenge your grandchildren to a game of bowling or an arcade game• Online Registration is available for bowling and the Sports Center on the Resident Intranet• To reserve the golf simulator or card room please contact the Clubhouse Concierge• The Clubhouse Shuttle runs from both campuses Wed. – Sun. from 4:00 p.m. until closing, the Blue Route shuttle includes a stop at The Clubhouse, and on-demand transportation is also available (check schedules)

New things are happening all the time. Continue to check The Clubhouse Flyer and the Weekly Insider for information or contact The Clubhouse Concierge at 464.7805.

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January / february Jan 12 Socrates Café: Free Will 24Jan 12 - Jan 14 Event Registration 101 40Jan 13 - Mar 17 Basic Tap (Non- Performing) Class - Session 1 44Jan 13 - Mar 17 Performing Tap Class - Session 1 44Jan 13 - Mar 17 Tappercize - Session 1 44Jan 13 - May 12 Great Decisions 25Jan 15 - Apr 28 Acrylic Workshop 21Jan 19 Hands-On Word Processing - The Basics 40Jan 20 Thaddeus Stevens:/Inconvenient Hero 39Jan 20 A Healthy Party for the “Big Game” 43Jan 20 - Feb 10 Belly Dance for Fun & Fitness 44Jan 20 - May 19 Poetry Circle 25Jan 20 & Mar 31 Zentangle 101 20Jan 21 Exploring History Through the Red Rectangle 22Jan 22 Heart Shaped Wreath 18Jan 22 Mary of Nazareth: Part 1 29Jan 23 - Feb 13 Winter Bridge Fun 39Jan 23 - Mar 12 Art Gallery: Paul Keating 16Jan 26 & Feb 2 Nazi Thieves and Allied Heroes 26Jan 27 Exciting Features of Modern Cameras 42Jan 27 & Feb 3 Zentangle Adventures 20Jan 28 Amazing Owls 32Jan 28 - Feb 11 Together They Made Lancaster Great - Part II 29Jan 29 All Russian from Waldbuhne with Rattle and Bronfman 14Jan 29 AARP Safe Driving Refresher 39 Jan 29 Bucket List Trip: Eisenhower/London into Germany 28Jan 31 Reading, ’Riting, and ’Rithmetic 10Feb 3 Stroke 101 - Get the Basics 29Feb 4 Don Pasquale Video Presentation 9Feb 4 Lancaster County Silver Mine’s Discoveries, Old & New 35Feb 6 Bronn & Katherine Journey 4Feb 9 Socrates Café: Love 24Feb 9 The Ukrainian Revolution 2014 35Feb 10 Morricone Conducts Morricone 14Feb 10 Diagnosis & Management of Asthma 29Feb 11 Pressed Leaves, Ferns & Other Botanicals 18Feb 11 The Lion in Winter 23Feb 11 Discover Lancaster 35Feb 12 The Star-Spangled Banner: Myths & Realities 22Feb 13 Sweetheart Dance with By Request 9Feb 16 Well Kept Secrets at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 11Feb 16 Hands-On Excel - The Basics 41Feb 16 Keeping Your Heart Healthy 43Feb 17 Animals in Winter 32Feb 17 Napkin & Fabric Card Making 21Feb 17 Traveling the Footsteps of the Ancients 38Feb 18 Windows 8 Mobile Phone 40Feb 19 Jive Aces & Tinseltown Jitterbugs in Swingtime 5Feb 19 Ha-Ha on the Page Stage: Honesty & Humor in Poetry 34Feb 19 - Mar 5 Chair Pad Rug Braiding Workshop 18Feb 20 - Mar 27 World Dance Class 44Feb 23 The Climate of Your Life 27Feb 23 - Mar 9 Oceanography 35Feb 24 Bach in Notre-Dame De Paris 14Feb 24 & 25 AARP Safe Driving 39Feb 25 - Apr 15 Pastels: Drawing & Painting 19Feb 26 34 Years with One Company - Part II 28Feb 26 Improving Descriptive Writing 34

marCh / aprilMar 2 National Nutrition Month - Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle 43Mar 2 - Apr 20 Drawing Step-By-Step 19Mar 3 Jason Coleman - Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer 2Mar 3 - Apr 14 “Now He Belongs to the Ages” Abraham Lincoln Series 30Mar 4 & 11 Inspiring Statuary of America 26Mar 5 Building Realistic Characters 34Mar 5 Online Connections 36Mar 6 - May 1 Defender Play 39Mar 9 Socrates Café: Truth 24 Mar 9 - 30 Hands-On Guide to Computer Basics with Windows 7 40Mar 12 Making Characters Authentic 34Mar 12 The Principals of Composition, Snapshot to Photos, Step 2 42Mar 12 & Apr 30 Loom-A-Hat Knitting Workshop 21Mar 13 Voices of Philadelphia in Broadway Etcetera 6Mar 13 - Apr 28 Elaine Wilson 16-17Mar 17 Rick Ray: The Promised Land/Middle East 12 Mar 17 Card Making Workshop 21Mar 17 Cavity Nesting Birds 33Mar 17 Literary Brunch at the Bowers Writers House 34Mar 18 Mary of Nazareth: Part 2 29Mar 19 Simply Sinatra 8Mar 19 Building Bridges to Peace: Integrated Schools

Movement Northern Ireland 27

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marCh / aprilMar 23 The American Dream in Steel and Chrome 22Mar 24 Memory Bracelet 19Mar 24 CPR/AED Class 36Mar 24 - Apr 30 Balance Class 44Mar 24 - May 26 Basic Tap (Non- Performing) Class - Session 2 44Mar 24 - May 26 Performing Tap Class - Session 2 44Mar 24 - May 26 Tappercize - Session 2 44Mar 25 Puccini: Madame Butterfly 15Mar 25 - Apr 29 Track & Field Clinic 45Mar 26 Making a Difference Through Milagro House & CASA 28Mar 26 ARTalk: Found! Newly Discovered Art Treasures 38Mar 30 & Apr 6 Picasso, What You Might Not Know About the Man 37Mar 31 Amadeus Chorale 12Apr 1 Beckett 23Apr 1 Nazi Thieves & Allied Heroes 26Apr 3 Good Friday Service 36Apr 7 Mennonite Children’s Choir 13Apr 7 - 23 Swim Clinic 45Apr 7 - 28 More Zentangle Adventures 20Apr 8 Music of the Romantic Era 22Apr 8 Sharing Your Life Story with Future Generations 42Apr 9 Gardens of the Great French Impressionist Painters 37Apr 9 Napkin & Fabric Card Making 21Apr 13 Socrates Café: World Population 24Apr 13 Inflammation 43Apr 14 Movie: The Conspirator 31Apr 15 Grigory Sokolov 15Apr 15 Off the Beaten Path: India & Cambodia 38Apr 15 Who’s Writing the News? 27Apr 16 & May 14 Hikes 46Apr 21 Understanding Exposure, Moving from Snapshot

to Photos, Step 3 42Apr 23 - May 14 Saluting American Popular Song 36Apr 25 Tamburitzans 7Apr 20 1865: Conclusion of the Civil War 26Apr 27 AARP Safe Driving Refresher 39 Apr 28 L’Histoire De Manon 15Apr 28 Edible Spring Flowers 33Apr 29 ARTalk: Sea to Shining Sea 38Apr 29 Honeybees Hard at Work 38Apr 29 - Jun 19 Art Gallery: Susan Bloomfield 17Apr 30 For the Love of History 28

may / JuneMay 4 - 8 Lancaster Senior Games 45May 6 The Role of Mother in the Movies 22May 6 & 7 Cultural Center Chorale “Light, Life and Love” 13May 11 Socrates Café: Morality and Ethics 24May 12 Bird Watching Walk 33May 19 Mediterranean Diet 43May 26 Heritage Chorale of Lancaster 13June 2 2015 Health & Fitness Expo 45June 22 - June 26 Camp Willow 11

onGoinG ClassesMon & Wed Intermediate Tai Chi 47Mon & Wed Step it Up 48Mon & Wed and Mon & Fri Aquacize 49Mon, Wed, Fri Deep Water Volleyball 49Mon, Wed, Fri and Tues & Thurs Arthritis Aquatics 49Mon & Thurs Beginner Tai Chai 47Mon & Fri Core Power 48Mon & Fri ExerStretch 48Tuesday Zumba Gold 48Tues & Thurs Yoga 47Tues & Thurs Fitness Fusion 47Tues, Thurs, Sat Deep Water Aerobics 49First Wed, monthly The Camera Club Studio 42Wed & Fri and Tues & Thurs Joints in Motion 49TBD The Basics: Gmail On-Demand 41TBD Intermediate to Advanced Word, Excel & PowerPoint 41

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Experience Online InspirationLifeLivedForward.org is an award-winning online resource for active adults over 50, sponsored by Willow Valley Communities. You’ll find articles by nationally recognized authors who are thought-leaders in their field. More than 40 contributors share information to help you make informed decisions about subjects that matter—physically, emotionally, socially and financially.

Author’s such as Colin Milner share information on LifeLivedForward.org.

Colin Milner, founder and chief executive officer of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), is one of the world’s visionaries on the health

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Milner, an award-winning writer, has authored more than 200 articles on aging-related issues. In addition, he has delivered speeches to thousands of business and governmental leaders, industry professionals, and older adults throughout the world.

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