Messiah Village

Upcoming Events

Assisted Living Open House
Every Tuesday in July
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stop by the Messiah Village Welcome Center any Tuesday afternoon in July to take a personalized tour of our Assisted Living neighborhood.

Our friendly staff will be available to answer questions and show you all the great amenities we have to offer at Messiah Village. Our 80-acre community offers coffee shops, restaurants, fitness centers, libraries, woodworking, lifelong learning, warm water pool, disc golf walking trails, and much more! Stop by and see how Messiah Village embraces purposeful living with the comforts of home and the warmth and care you desire.

For more information contact the Welcome Center at (717) 790-8201 or click here to view our Assisted Living homepage.

Pathways Institute Fall Kick-off!
Tuesday, August 3
8:30 a.m.
Community Room

September means back to the books for students and back to learning and adventure for Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning members.

A kick-off reception will take place on Tuesday, August 3, to introduce the Fall 2010 courses and cultural event lineup. Dr. Roger Sider will be speaking on the benefits of lifelong learning on our health and wellness.

Reserve your seat for this event by July 30 by calling 717-591-7213. To learn more about the Pathways Institute visit ThePathwaysInstitute.org

Connections Groundbreaking
Thursday, August 12
10:00 a.m.
Chapel Entrance

Join Messiah Village President Dr. Emerson Lesher, campaign volunteers, donors, and special guests as we joyfully anticipate the start of construction on our campaign renovation projects.

for more information contact the Gift Development Office at 717-795-5579 or email gift@messiahvillage.org.

Kickin' off Fall Festival
Friday, September 10
5:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Join us as we kick off Fall Festival with a Chili Cook-off! Admission is $5.00 and includes taste testing of all chili and a token to vote for your favorite chili. Hot dogs, a special signature dessert and beverages will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Messiah Village Endowment Fund.

NEEDED: Chili Cookers with a Competitive Spirit!
We are seeking teams of people, organizations and businesses to sign up to compete in the Cook-off. Click here to see the team rules and registration fees. For a registration form click here. All registration forms must be sent in by Friday, July 16.

To learn more visit www.MessiahVillage.org/Chili or contact Jamie Seilhamer at 717-790-8237 or email jseilhamer@messiahvillage.org

Saturday, September 11
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. The day will include a furniture auction, quilt auction, thrift & book sale a bake sale, petting zoo for kids of all ages and more. Visitors are sure to enjoy lots of great food and entertainment throughout the day. Some of the entertainment for the day will include:

9:30 am – Comedian and singer Mario Gaspari
12:00 pm – Steven Courtney Band
1:30 pm – Singer Billy Kelly

For more information click here or contact Jamie Seilhamer at 717-790-8237 or email her at jseilhamer@messiahvillage.org

Autumn Art Show
Featuring the painting of
Virginia Barbour & Don Lenker

Open House Reception
Everyone Welcome
Monday, September 27, 6 – 8 pm
Fireside Grille, Village Commons
The show will run September 27 - November 30

Above: Artwork by
Virginia Barbour
Left: Artwork by Don Lenker

A portion of the proceeds from artwork that is sold will be donated to the Messiah Village Endowment Fund for Benevolent Care.

A Day of Croquet
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Messiah Village Nittany Lawn

Congratulations the Wicket on the Green 2010 winners! Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday April 30, 2011 for the 2nd annual Wicket On The Green croquet tournament. Learn more and view pictures from the tournament at www.WicketontheGreen.org

2010 Amateur Division Winners
1st Place - Rainey & McShane
Will Rainey - Alexandria, VA
Michael McShane - Alexandria, VA

2nd Place - The Raubers
Jordan Rauber - Shippensburg, PA
John Rauber - Shippensburg, PA

3rd Place - The Whackers
Daniel Lapp - Lansdale, PA
Raul Ramogu - Quakertown, PA

2010 Pro Division Winners
1st Place - K-Town Rovers
Sherlin Settlemyer - Knoxville, TN
Scottie Dunn - Knoxville, TN

2nd Place - The Croquet Cowboys
Tom Drause - Northampton, PA
Edward O'Laughlin - Cockeysville, MD

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.