Upcoming Events

Nominations Due by June 1, 2010
Event Date:
Thursday, November 4, 2010


Do you know Savvy, Active, Growing, Enlightened older adults aged 55 plus, who make a difference in our community?  It is time to send in nominations for the 2010 S.A.G.E. Awards. This is the perfect time to recognize your friends and loved ones who are making a difference in the surrounding community and in the lives of others. This year's award program will take place on Thursday, November 4. Nominations are due to Karin Bisbee in the Messiah Village Gift Development office by June 1, 2010. Click here for a nomination form.

If you have questions, please contact Karin Bisbee at 717-591-7201

Retirement Solution Seminars

Beginning in March, Messiah Village will be offering an array of FREE retirement solution seminars on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Attend one or all four sessions!

Staging Your House – March 10
Interior designer and staging expert, Harmony Boore from Sprama Designs of Harrisburg, will teach you simple things you can do to make your house appealing to the buyer for a quick sale.

Downsizing your Home – March 17
John & Susan Wesley from Smart Move Makers specialize in helping older adults streamline the process of sorting through years of treasures. Added bonus: bring one cherished belonging to be appraised.

Tax Update for Seniors – March 24
Jane L. McCurdy, CPA and SeniorTax Manager from McKonly & Asbury, LLP will cover new tax updates that could impact you as you sell your home, cash in IRAs and more. There will be a time to ask questions.

Selling your Home – March 31
Hear from a panel of realtors about the ins and outs of selling your house -Cindy Hood - Prudential, Gloria Minnich – REMAX, and Donna O’Brien – Howard Hanna.

Light refreshments will be served. Please reserve your seat by calling 717-790-8201 or email: life@messiahvillage.org.

 

Electronics Recycling
Wednesday, March 24
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Messiah Village Campus

Messiah Village is holding a free electronics recycling event open to the community. A truck will be onsite to collect personal electronics that can be recycled. This event is free to the community.

Accepted Electronics:Computers, keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, laptops, printers, fax machines, scanners, modems, copiers, cameras, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), batteries, telephones, cell phones, answering machines, toner cartridges, turntables, cassette decks, receivers, CD players, plastic speakers. Note: we can only accept flat screen TVs (LCD). Also, there is a $5 fee to recycle CRT monitors.

Those dropping off electronic devices are reminded to remove any personal data from computers and phones.

 

Join Messiah Village for a
"Community Day"
Fundraiser
Tuesday, March 30
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


On Tuesday, March 30, Hoss's steak & Sea House (Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg) will hold a "Community Day" to benefit the Messiah Village croquet tournament, Wicket on the Green. Enjoy a meal out with your family and friends while supporting your Messiah Village Neighbors. Twenty percent (20%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Messiah Village Charity croquet tournament, Wicket on the Green.

Click here to print out your official "Community Day" flyer. You must bring your flyer with you the day of the event and present it to your server or the offer is not valid.

Caregiver Rejuvenation!
Caregiver Wellness Retreat
Tuesday, April 8
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person

Messiah Village will be holding its Caregiver Wellness Retreat. Whether you’re caring for a mother, spouse or friend, you won’t want to miss a night of renewal!

Attendees will be able to learn skills and tap into resources to care for yourself and your loved one. Gerontology experts will lead helpful seminars that will teach you how to enrich the lives of your loved ones and care for them in the best way possible. A delicious hot meal will also be served! Call 717-790-8201 or email life@messiahvillage.org to reserve your seat by April 1. Space is limited.

Click here for a full schedule and registration form.

Ask us about the discounted home care available to stay with your loved one during this retreat.

 

A Day of Croquet
Saturday, April 24
Messiah Village Nittany Lawn

Whether you are a "semi-pro" croquet player or have never picked up a mallet, Messiah Village Invites you to join us on Saturday, April 24 for a fun day of croquet. Anyone 10 and older is invited to register and play! Spectators are welcome and can choose to be "Phantom Players."

The tournament will run all day Saturday, April 24 with demonstrations on April 23 on the Messiah Village Nittany Lawn.

Learn more at www.WicketontheGreen.org

Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, May 13
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Messiah Village Community Room

Come and enjoy a spaghetti dinner at Messiah Village.  Dinner includes All you can eat tossed salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert and drink for $8.00 Proceeds benefit the Connections Campaign.  Anyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please contact Jamie Seilhamer at 717-790-8237.

Winter Art Exhibit
Featuring artwork by
Caroline Erney and June Shutt

Caroline Erney, multi-award winner in a variety of media, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College in Ohio and her Master of Arts degree in Art from East Tennessee State University. She has done graduate work at several Pennsylvania universities and has studied at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina and the Mechanicsburg Art Center. For more than a score of years, she taught art at Camp Hill High School. Not only an artist, she also is a musician and a craftsperson. Many commercial establishments and private collectors have included her work in their collections. Her art hangs in galleries, not only in the Harrisburg area, but also in Chicago, Boston, Chadds Ford and Gettysburg. Caroline is a current resident of Messiah Village.

Caroline Erney explains the philosophy of her work by saying, "Children, animals or even time-weathered objects all have their own distinctive personalities and special stories to tell or reminiscences to evoke. I am charmed especially by children at play or in their own private world. I hope to capture their fleeting expressions of joy, the flow of movement or the serenity of a secret, special moment. Many of my ideas spring from recollections of my childhood, which was enriched by frequent family gatherings, games and stories from the past. I also utilize cherished memories of my three sons as they were growing up and current observations of my grandchildren."


June Shutt
"Ever since 6th grade, when my art teacher introduced us to 'The Old Masters,' I've wanted to learn to do oil painting," says June Shutt. In 1985, after her first child went off to college, she began painting with Ruth Whitman, a self taught artist. In the fall of 1988, she began painting under Ann Stutenroth who "gave me a passion for painting during the 18 years I was with her," says June. When she retired, her husband encouraged her to continue lessons. In September 2006, she took lessons from Claire Beadon Carnell at the Pine School Studio in Mt. Holly. "In these 3 years she has given me wings," June comments. June has shown her paintings in Lemoyne at the Art Association of Harrisburg's Exhibit, and was artist of the month in March at the Wesley U.M. Church. She was also the feature artist for October at the Dillsburg Public Library. June was juried into CALC (Carlisle Arts and Learning Center) in June 2009. She has been sponsored to paint a chair for the CHAIRity Event held at the Cumberland County Historical Society in Carlisle.

June and her husband, Marty have been married for 55 years and reside in Carlisle. They have 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 stepgrandchildren.

For more information, please contact Jamie Seilhamer at (717) 790-8237.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings &
Messiah Village Clubs

Golden Mouse Club
Meets 1st Friday of the month, October to June
This Club is a resident sponsored computer club founded in 1997. It has become a vital and enriching part of the lives of the residents in all levels of living at Messiah Village.
Learn more at www.goldenmouseclub.com.

Write On Club
First Tuesday of the Month
Meets in the Allegheny Hobby Room at 2:00 p.m.

Tortoise and Hare Walking Club
First Tuesday and Third Thursday of the Month
Walks start at 8:00 a.m.

Cooking Group
Second Monday of the Month

Investment Club
Third Wednesday of the Month
Meets in the Allegheny Hobby Room at 11:00 a.m.
Share investment information with your trusted friends here at the village.  New members are welcomed.

Book Discussion Group
Last Tuesday of the Month
Meets in the RL Library at 2:00 p.m.

Veteran's Club
Next scheduled meeting will be announced.
Meets in the Terrace Room. 

Bridge Club
Second and Fourth Thursday
Meets in the Terrace Room at 1:00 p.m.

Poetry Society
Third Tuesday of the month, September to June
Meets in the Fountain Room at 6:30 p.m.

Walking Club
Next scheduled meeting will be announced.

GriefShare
First Wednesday of the month
Meets in the Terrace Room from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator is Pastor Terry Rose. 
Everyone is welcome to attend. 
For more information, please call the pastoral office 717-790-6221.  

*OPPORTUNITY
Need Entertainment for your Church Group, Seniors Gathering, or other Special Event? Consider the Messiah Village Singing Men.

You are sure to enjoy a program of old-time hymns and gospel songs presented by the Singing Men, a 30 voice men's chorus. The Singing Men travel to churches, senior centers and other venues throughout the spring and autumn. For more information or to book an engagement, please call Karin Bisbee at 717-591-7201.

All events are free and open to the public unless stated otherwise.