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October / November 2021 Catalog - Lutheran Senior Life
October / November 2021 Catalog
October / November 2021 Catalog - Lutheran Senior Life
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do                    Unleash Your Inner Strength
                                      At Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community, we are dedicated to helping older adults
with your one wild and                maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. And we know that being healthy is more than
                                      just being physically fit. It’s pursuing our passions, satisfying our curiosity and staying

precious life?”
              – MARY OLIVER
                                      connected and meaningfully engaged. That’s why we created ASPIRE Wellness, a
                                      multi-dimensional approach to whole-person wellness that will leave you invigorated,
                                      inspired, and joyful. Our program offers a team of experienced wellness professionals,
                                      best-in-class facilities, and the latest resources to help you continue to age well, while
                                      learning new skills and trying things you never thought possible. Our goal is to help you
                                      unleash your inner strength to achieve your best life, every day.

                                                                     Let’s ASPIRE for more, together!

                                           Table of Contents
                                           ASPIRE Wellness Philosophy........................................................................... 2
                                           Information for Participants.............................................................................. 4
                                           ASPIRE Wellness Incentives............................................................................ 6
                                           ASPIRE Wellness Assessment and Personalized Wellness Plan....................... 6
                                           Program Index................................................................................................... 8
                                           Weekly Schedule............................................................................................. 10
                                           Class Descriptions........................................................................................... 12
                                           Special Events................................................................................................. 23
                                           Trips................................................................................................................. 28
                                           Fitness Center................................................................................................. 30
                                           Passavant Purposeful Opportunities............................................................... 31
                                           Additional Program Information.................................................................... 32

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ASPIRE Wellness Philosophy
Today, individuals are living longer—and healthier—lives! Researchers agree that maintaining
a healthy lifestyle will continue to reap benefits as we age. Aging well means staying active, but
                                                                                                     ACTIVE
also involves living out your values, exploring meaningful pursuits, staying curious, cultivating    Staying active is an important aspect of good health, regardless of your
new knowledge and skills, and deepening connections with family, friends and community.              starting point and fitness experience. In addition to getting regular exercise,
                                                                                                     maintaining a healthy body means balancing nutritional practices, getting
At Lutheran SeniorLife, we believe that a long life is a gift that offers opportunities for growth   regular exercise and adequate sleep, and paying attention to body signals.
of mind, body and spirit. Our newest initiative at Passavant Community does just that. ASPIRE
Wellness offers a holistic approach to healthy living through six universal dimensions that can
help you achieve balance and meaning in your life. These dimensions are the foundation of            SPIRITUAL
ASPIRE Wellness.                                                                                     As a spiritual being, you are encouraged to express and grow in your chosen
                                                                                                     faith. Spiritual wellness asks you to look within and explore your values and
                                                                                                     beliefs to discover a source of strength and serenity.

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                                                                                                     Purposeful wellness is about meaningful engagement. It involves having a

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                                                                                                     purpose and the opportunity to contribute to the community or society as

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                                                                                                     a whole. It is often a fit between who you are called to be and what you are

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                                                                                                     called to do.

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                                                                                                     Intellectual wellness affords opportunities to satisfy your curiosity and to
                                                                                                     learn and grow across a broad and challenging spectrum of knowledge and
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                                                                                                     skills. It involves your ability to value many experiences, stay stimulated with
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                                                                                                     new ideas, and share your own perspectives throughout your life.
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                                                                                                     RELATIONAL
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                                       INTELLECTUAL
                                                                                                     Relational wellness encourages social engagement and fun and also inspires
                                                                                                     the development of deep and meaningful relationships. It involves building
                                                                                                     close friendships, practicing empathy, and caring for others. It is what ties
We have integrated programs and activities within each dimension and offer 8-week sessions
                                                                                                     you to the community.
throughout the year. Each dimension is important. Every program has a purpose. ASPIRE

                                                                                                     EXPRESSIVE
Wellness can help enrich your overall health and wellbeing.

                                                                                                     Expressive wellness is about understanding that we are imaginative beings
                                                                                                     who are always in the process of creating something. It involves being
                                                                                                     connected to yourself and finding ways to express who you are.

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Benefits of ASPIRE Wellness Annual Membership
                                                                                                                                                                    Passavant            Community
                                                                                                          Benefits                                                  Residents             Members
                                                                                                          Fitness Center Membership                   No Cost                               50% off
                                                                                                          Community members must purchase a separate		                                    (ask if your
                                                                                                          Fitness Center Membership		                                                  insurance covers
                                                                                                          		                                                                             this for free)
                                                                                                          Priority Registration for All Sessions and
                                                                                                          One Day Activities                                           YES                   N/A
                                                                                                          Exclusive Resident Only Opportunities                        YES                   N/A
                                                                                                          ASPIRE Wellness Classes, Events, Lectures                 Unlimited                  3
                                                                                                          Additional ASPIRE Class Discount                             N/A                   25%
                                                                                                          Invitation to Special Events                                 YES                    YES
                                                                                                          Quarterly Wellness Assessment                                YES                    YES
                                                                                                          Quarterly Personalized Wellness Plan                         YES                    YES
                                                                                                          Be Well Loyalty Card Eligible                                YES                    YES
                                                                                                          1 Daily Free Drink at the Bistro                             YES                    YES

Information for Participants                                                                             Registration Information
ASPIRE Wellness is available to those who live at Passavant Community—our Residents—as                   Advance registration is required for all ASPIRE Wellness classes and activities. Participants can
well as to members of the general public—referred to as Community Members.                               register either online at lutheranseniorlife.org/aspirewellness or in person at the Abundant Life
All Passavant residents receive a FREE ASPIRE Wellness annual membership. If the resident                Center. See page 24 for more registration details, including information on membership options,
completes a Yearly Membership Registration Form, one yearly wellness assessment and a                    waivers, refunds, and cancellations.
personalized wellness program, they will receive a yearly membership card, which can be used for
a free daily drink at the Bistro. All residents will still need to complete Class Registration Forms.    Questions?
Community members have two options for participation in ASPIRE Wellness: a $150 annual                   Visit: Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community
membership that offers money-saving discounts or pay-as-you go for individual events or                          105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063
programs.
                                                                                                              ASPIRE Wellness Office
Any fees for materials, special events, or trips will be listed with the class description and will be        Main Lobby of the Abundant Life Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
collected at the time of registration.
                                                                                                         Log-on: lutheranseniorlife.org/aspirewellness
                                                                                                         Email: aspirewellness@lutheranseniorlife.org
                                                                                                         Call: ASPIRE Wellness Program Manager Brian Damaska at 724-452-3666

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ASPIRE Wellness Incentives                                                                                                    Don’t go it alone at home.
In addition to the benefit of increased whole-person wellness, Passavant residents and
community members with annual ASPIRE Wellness memberships are eligible to earn prizes
during each session through their participation in select program activities. Following is a
                                                                                                     Wherever
sampling of ways you can qualify to participate:
• Attend a minimum of six out of eight classes per session
                                                                                                  life takes you,
• Complete a Wellness Assessment
• Refer a friend who signs up for a class or yearly membership
                                                                                                    go with all            We are currently making home health and
                                                                                                                           hospice visits in the safety of your home.
• Purchase a Personal Training Session
• Complete a Be Well Bistro Loyalty Card                                                            your heart.                           Home Health
                                                                                                                              Hospice, Palliative and Oncology Care
• Accomplish a goal from your ASPIRE Personalized Wellness Plan                                                                 Private Duty / In-home Labwork
• Enter contests throughout the session                                                                                               Home Telemonitoring
• Complete a class or special event within each ASPIRE dimension and earn six entries                                         Personal Emergency Response Systems
                                                                                                                                     Medication Dispensers
                                                                                                                                 Health 2 Home – Local medical
                                                                                                                                         Transportation
ASPIRE Wellness Assessment and                                                                                                 VNA Community Resource Center
Personalized Wellness Plan
Passavant residents and community members with annual ASPIRE Wellness memberships
                                                                                                                                             Call 724-282-6806
will have the opportunity to participate in quarterly Wellness Assessments that evaluate your                                                Toll-Free 877-862-6659
current health and fitness level, track it over time and set goals to help you improve your
whole-person wellness. This multi-step process includes:
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• Obtaining a baseline and ongoing measurements of vital health indicators such as blood
   pressure, height, and weight
• Assessing your functional strength, flexibility, and endurance with a standardized evidence-                             If you’re a senior and want to
   based Senior Fitness Test                                                                                                 do more, don’t settle, call us.
• Completing a multi-dimensional survey to determine your overall wellness                                                    Outpatient Physical, Occupational
• Developing and sharing with you a Personalized Wellness Plan to set goals to track your                                             and Speech Therapy
   progress over time                                                                                                        Aquatics Therapy (Passavant Campus only)
                                                                                                                               Lymphedema / Low Vision Therapy
Wellness assessments for community members without an annual ASPIRE Wellness membership                                            Voice and Swallow Therapy
will cost $30.                                                                                                                     Most insurances accepted.
                                                                                                                                                Passavant Campus
                                                                                                                                                Zelienople
                                                                                                                                                St. John’s Campus
                                                                                                                              724-452-3492      Mars

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Programs by Wellness Dimension
For specific program availability, see Program Description and Weekly Schedule.

          ACTIVE           ACTIVE                                       INTELLECTUAL                                         • Veteran’s Day Breakfast:
                                                                                                                                Thank You For Your Service.............. 26
                                                                                                                                                                                             My Day Out adult day program
  • Aqua Arthritis................................... 10        • Duplicate Bridge Class....................... 14           • Veterans Day Tribute Program.......... 26
  • Aqua Class......................................... 10      • Duplicate Bridge Game..................... 14              • Vintage Deb’s
  • Chair Yoga.......................................... 11     • Great Tours: Greece and Turkey,                              Halloween Spook Show..................... 27
  • Delay the Disease                                             From Athens to Istanbul –                                 • Wittenberg Gathering....................... 27
     (Parkinson’s Disease Exercise)........... 11                  Dvd Series.......................................... 15   • Wittenberg Monthly
  • Personal Training............................... 18         • How’s Your Hearing?                                          Birthday Party.................................... 27
  • SilverSneakers® Circuit..................... 18                With Dr. Sharon Russo...................... 15            • Wittenberg Wine & Cheese.............. 27                      Staying healthy and
  • SilverSneakers® Classic..................... 19             • Mental Aerobics................................ 16         • Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center                          engaged is important.
  • Strength & Balance........................... 19            • The History Hobo Speaker Series..... 20                       Presents Newsies The Broadway                                  Our My Day Out
  • Tai Chi............................................... 19   • Travel The World – DVD Series....... 21                       Musical.............................................. 28       adult day program
                                                                • The Carnegie Science Center........... 28                 • The Strip District.............................. 28          offers companionship,
                                                                • German Christmas Market                                                                                                                             724-452-5400
         SPIRITUAL                                                 Harmony Museum............................. 29
                                                                                                                             • Boscov’s At The
                                                                                                                                Beaver Valley Mall............................. 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                fun and support.

  • Daily Discipleship.............................. 11         • The Heinz History Center................. 29               • Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
  • Mindfulness Meditation.................... 16                                                                               Presents All Is Calm........................... 29
  • The Holy Land Revealed –
                                                                         RELATIONAL
     DVD Series........................................ 20
  • The Jesus We Never Knew................ 20                  • Caregiver Support Network.............. 12
                                                                                                                                      EXPRESSIVE
  •W  omen of the Evangelical Lutheran                         • Grief Support Group.......................... 15           • Express Yourself Through
     Church in America (W/ELCA)........ 21                      • Wittenberg Movie Night................... 22                  Movement, Music And Song............ 14
  • Wittenberg Bible Study..................... 22              • Ballroom Dancing.............................. 23          • Painting Class.................................... 17
                                                                • Christmas Holiday Show                                    • Passavant Singers............................... 17
          PURPOSEFUL                                               With Vocalist Joe Collincini.............. 23
                                                                • Duane Davis Music........................... 24
                                                                                                                             • Quilting Group.................................. 18
                                                                                                                             • Train Club.......................................... 21
  • Busy Hands........................................ 12       • Joe Lege On Accordion Celebrates                          • Wood Carving.................................... 22
  • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group... 17                        “Almost Oktoberfest”......................... 24                                                                                                  Meals on Wheels
  • Volunteering Opportunities............... 31                • Ladies’ Night Out.............................. 24
                                                                                                                             • Annual Quilt Show........................... 23               Empowering our
                                                                                                                             • Artists And Crafters Showcase......... 23                     neighbors to live       Senior Center
  • Club Membership and Committees... 31                        • Ladies’ Tea Party................................ 24       • Passavant Singers Veterans Tribute                             independent,          Center at the
  • ASPIRE Wellness Advisory Board.... 31                       • Men’s Night Out................................ 25            Show: ‘Patriotic Pride”...................... 25                                     Mall
                                                                • Pancake Breakfast.............................. 25                                                                          dignified and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Adoption,
                                                                • The Procida Twins............................. 25                                                                             secure lives         Foster Care and
                                                                • Thanksgiving Social.......................... 25                                                                          through programs         Permanency
                                                                • Veteran’s Coffee With The Mayor..... 26                                                                                      and services.         Services
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ASPIRE Wellness Weekly Schedule

  Location:                                  Monday                            Tuesday                         Wednesday                   Thursday                        Friday
  Aerobics Room.......AR               10:00 – 10:45am / P                           9:00am / BI                                   9:30 – 10:00am / P
  Baron’s Inn.............. BI         Aqua Class                                    Veteran’s Coffee                              Aqua Arthritis
  Beatitudes Room....BR                                                              with the Mayor
                                       10:00 – 10:45am / AR
  Seaman                                                                             (3rd Tues of the
                                       Strength & Balance
  Memorial Chapel                                                                    month)
  (2nd Floor)............... C         11:00 – 11:45am / AR
                                                                     9:30 – 10:00am / P
  Creative Arts                        SilverSneakers® Classic
                                                                     Aqua Arthritis                     9:30am – 12:00pm / TR
  Studio.................. CAS
                                                       1:00 –                                           Train Club                                              10:00 – 10:45am / P
  Game Room.......... GR                                             10:00 – 10:30am / AR
                                                       2:00pm /                                                                                                 Aqua Class
  Luther Court.......... LC                                          Tai Chi                            10:00 – 10:45am / P        9:30 – 10:15am / AR
                                                       CAS
  Pool............................ P                   Busy          10:00 – 11:00am                    Aqua Class                 Chair Yoga                   10:00 – 10:45am / AR
                                                       Hands         / BR                               10:00 – 10:45am / AR                                    Strength & Balance
  Prayer Chapel                                                                                                                    11:00 – 11:45am / AR
  (2nd Floor)............. PC                                        How’s Your Hearing                 Strength & Balance         SilverSneakers® Circuit      11:00 – 11:45am / AR
                                       1:00 – 2:00pm / PC
  Scholl Conference                                                  (Last Tuesday                                                                              SilverSneakers® Classic
                                       The Holy Land Revealed –                                                        10:00 –                     1:00 –
  Center................. SCC                                        Monthly)
                                       DVD Series                                                                      11:00am /                   2:00pm       1:00pm – 3:00pm / CAS
  Scheidemantle                                                      11:00 – 11:45am / AR                              CAS
                                       1:30 – 2:30pm / AR                                                                                          / C          Painting Class
  Gallery.................... SG                                     SilverSneakers® Circuit                           Quilting
                                       Delay the Disease                                                                                           The
  Train Room............TR                                                                                             Group                                    1:30 – 2:30pm / AR
                                                                     12:30 – 1:30pm / WB                                                           History
  Weight Room....... WR                1:30 – 2:30pm / AR                                                                                                       Delay the Disease
                                                                     Duplicate Bridge Game                                                         Hobo
  Wittenberg                           Parkinson’s Disease Support                                                                                 Speaker      1:30 – 2:30pm / SG
  Community                            Group (3rd Mondays)           1:30 – 2:30pm / AR                                                            Series       The Jesus We Never Knew
  Room.....................WB                                        Express Yourself Through
                                       1:30pm / PC                                                                                 1:00 – 3:00pm / CAS          3:00 – 4:00pm / WB
                                                                     Movement, Music and Song
                                       Grief Support Group                                                                         Wood Carving                 Mental Aerobics
 Are you interested in                             2:30 –
                                                                     1:30 – 2:30pm
                                                                                                        10:30 – 11:30am / WB                                    (2nd & 4th Fridays)
  helping to shape the                                               / PC
                                                   3:30pm / LC                                          Wittenberg Bible Study                                  3:00 – 4:00pm / WB
                                                                     Mindfulness
   ASPIRE Wellness                                 Daily
                                                                     Meditation
                                                                                                        (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)                                  Travel the World – DVD
     program? We                                   Discipleship                                                                                                 Series (1st & 3rd Fridays)
                                                                                                        11:00 – 11:45am / AR
   would love to hear                  3:00 – 4:00pm / SG
                                                                     1:00 – 2:00pm / SCC
                                                                                                        SilverSneakers® Classic                                 6:30 –
  your ideas! Contact                  Great Tours: Greece and                                                                                                  8:30pm /
                                                                     W/ELCA                             1:00 – 2:00pm / GR         1:15 – 2:00pm / P
                                       Turkey – DVD Series
 the ASPIRE Wellness                                                 (2nd Tues of the month)            Duplicate Bridge Class     Aqua Class                   WB
 Program Manager at                    3:00pm / WB                                                                                                              Wittenberg
                                                                     1:15 – 2:00pm / P                  1:30 – 2:30pm / AR         3:00 – 4:00pm / WB           Movie
                                       Wittenberg Gathering
    724-452-3666.                                                    Aqua Class                         Delay the Disease          Passavant Singers            Night
                                       (2nd Monday of the month)

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Class Descriptions /              2021 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER PROGRAM
The legend indicates the related Wellness Dimension for each program.

AQUA ARTHRITIS                                       BUSY HANDS                                         assurance, and sincerity to be established.        DAILY DISCIPLESHIP
Fitness Center Pool                                  Creative Arts Studio                               We desire for your voice to be heard and           Luther Court
Tuesday & Thursday @ 9:30 – 10:00am                  Monday @ 1:00 – 2:00pm                             your journey to be valued. We provide the          Monday @ 2:30pm
Aqua Arthritis combines flexibility, range                                  If you like to crochet or   space and tools necessary for respect of the
                                                                                                                                                                           Join Sister Mildred
of motion, and balance. Basic resistance                                    knit, join these “busy      moment and the feelings that are arising to
                                                                                                                                                                           as she leads Biblical
movements and water walking may also be                                     hands” to make items        be shared and explored. Lead and conducted
                                                                                                                                                                           studies on various
incorporated. This 30-minute class is great                                 for Caps for Kids, baby     by Passavant’s Social Services Department.
                                                                                                                                                                           topics.
for those who are new to water exercise or                                  Afghans for Christ          No registration necessary.
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fees:  Included
for those looking to relieve joint pain and                                 Child, and adult lap        Fees: Included for all
stiffness. Limited to 15 participants.                                      robes for LIFE Beaver                                                          DELAY THE DISEASE®
                                                                            & LIFE Butler. Yarn is      CHAIR YOGA
Fees: Resident: Included                                                                                                                                  Fitness Center
       Fitness Member: Included                                             furnished. Jan McGee        Fitness Center
                                                                                                                                                           Monday, Wednesday & Friday
       Non-member: $5 per class                      leads this group. Limited to 10 participants.      Thursday @ 9:30 – 10:15am
                                                                                                                                                           @ 1:30 – 2:30pm
                                                     Fees: Included for all                             Yoga’s focus on mindfulness, breathing, and
AQUA CLASS                                                                                                                                                 Parkinson’s disease is a
                                                                                                        physical movements bring many health
                                                                                                                                                           chronic and progressive
Fitness Center Pool                                  CAREGIVER SUPPORT                                  benefits. This class is taught from a seated
                                                                                                                                                           movement disorder.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday                            NETWORK                                            position and modifications are offered to suit
                                                                                                                                                           Physical activity and
@ 10:00 – 10:45am                                    Prayer Chapel                                      all fitness levels. Breathe, stretch, and relax!
                                                                                                                                                           exercise may improve
Tuesday, Thursday @ 1:15 – 2:00pm                    First Tuesday @ 10:00am                            Limited to 25 participants.
                                                                                                                                                           strength, flexibility,
Pool classes allow you to do a lot of exercises      Are you a loved one caring for a partner at        Fees: Resident: Included                          posture, balance,
that you are not able to do on land without          home that needs you to provide assistance?                Fitness Member: Included                    aerobic capacity,
the worry of falling. The water also gives           Do you check-in or provide support to a                   Non-member: $5 per class                    coordination, and
you extra resistance for your exercises.             friend that is dealing with a health challenge?                                                       agility for those with Parkinson’s disease. This
This 45-minute class will focus on building          Do you feel that you hold back emotions                                                               1-hour class will focus on movements proven
endurance and strengthening your entire              and talking about your feelings because                                                               to help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s
body. Limited to 15 participants.                    of your loved one’s circumstance? The                                                                 disease. Limited to 8 participants.
Fees: Resident: Included                            Caregiver Support Network was created with
                                                                                                                                                           Fees: Resident: Included
       Fitness Member: Included                      YOU as the aim. Our goal is to provide a
                                                                                                                                                                  Fitness Member: $25 per session
       Non-member: $5 per class                      safe, comfortable, supportive environment                                                                    Non-member: $35 per session
                                                     for emotions to be shared and guidance,

          ACTIVE                                  SPIRITUAL                         PURPOSEFUL               INTELLECTUAL                         RELATIONAL                        EXPRESSIVE

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Class Descriptions /              2021 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER PROGRAM
The legend indicates the related Wellness Dimension for each program.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLASS                              required. Please call Rosemary Shirley at                                                         GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Game Room                                           412-330-0136 or Patty Dotson at                                                                   Prayer Chapel
Wednesday @ 1:00 – 2:00pm                           717-372-2610 for information or registration.                                                     Monday @ 1:30pm
                                                    Zelienople Bridge Club policy requires
Duplicate Bridge                                                                                                                                      Lead and conducted by one of Passavant’s own
                                                    COVID 19 vaccinations.
(Audrey Grant) classes                                                                                                                                residents, this group provides an opportunity
are on Wednesday                                    Fees:	Resident: Included                                                                         for you to share your voice over the loss that
afternoons in the Game                                     ASPIRE Member: Included                                                                    you have experienced. Whether this loss
Room. These classes                                        Non-member: $25                                                                            was recent or distant, was a close friend or a
are intended to be                                                                                                                                    spouse, we want you to have the space and
                                                                                                      GREAT TOURS: GREECE AND
educational and                                     EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH                                                                          opportunity to heal with support, compassion,
                                                                                                      TURKEY, FROM ATHENS TO
enjoyable and are open                              MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND SONG                                                                          and comradery surrounding you. Grief has
                                                                                                      ISTANBUL – DVD SERIES
to all. Nominal fee for instructor and              Aerobics Room                                                                                     no defined journey as it is an individualistic
registration is required. Please call Rosemary                                                        Scheidemantle Gallery                           endeavor for each person. This group aims to
                                                    Tuesday @ 1:30 – 2:30pm
Shirley at 412-330-0136 or Patty Dotson at                                                            Monday @ 3:00 – 4:00pm                          provide the atmosphere necessary for healing,
                                                    This interactive 8 week series uses vintage
717-372-2610 for information or registration.                                                         Join Professor John R. Hale as he guides        respect and appreciation for the emotions that
                                                    music and sing-longs in a fun way. We move,
Zelienople Bridge Club policy requires                                                                you through the fabulous civilizations of the   you are feeling, and hope for the future.
                                                    sing, and enjoy the music together. We
COVID 19 vaccinations.                                                                                Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans,       No registration needed.
                                                    use a variety of props with our movements
                                                                                                      and to the natural wonders surrounding them.
Fees: 	Resident: TBD                               to express our joy in the music. Debbie                                                           Fees: Included
                                                                                                      The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from
        ASPIRE Member: TBD                          Wagner facilitates this group. She is a theater
                                                                                                      Athens to Istanbul is a journey unlike any
        Non-member: TBD                             performer and musician who enjoys sharing                                                         HOW’S YOUR HEARING
                                                                                                      other, giving you the chance to experience
                                                    musical memories with everyone. Deb                                                               Beatitudes Room
                                                                                                      important sites such as the Acropolis of
DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAME                               graduated from the University of Cincinnati                                                       Last Tuesday @ 10:00 – 11:00am
                                                                                                      Athens, Ephesus, and Sardis through the
Wittenberg Community Room                           and Cleveland State in Theatre Arts
                                                                                                      eyes of a scholar whose depth of insight goes   Dr. Sharon Russo will have
Tuesdays @ 12:30 – 1:30pm                           Education. She taught the arts all through
                                                                                                      far beyond any ordinary travel narrative.       an interactive discussion
                                                    the United States in schools and community
Duplicate Bridge Game open to all residents                                                           This series will be led by Tom Vollmer and      on the importance of good
                                                    centers for 35 years. October 12- December
and non-residents in the Wittenberg                                                                   Ken Crooks.                                     hearing. She will also talk
                                                    7th. Limited to 15 participants.
Community Room. This game is intended                                                                                                                 about upkeep of hearing
to be enjoyable for all, and non-competitive                                                          Fees: 	Resident: Included
                                                    Fees: 	Resident: Included                                                                        aids and why it is so important to your good
in spirit, although duplicate scoring is                                                                      ASPIRE Member: Included
                                                            ASPIRE Member: Included                                                                   ear health. Joan Gill helps facilitate this group.
maintained. No charge, but registration is                                                                    Non-member: $25 per session
                                                            Non-member: $25 per session                                                               Fees: Included for all

          ACTIVE                                 SPIRITUAL                         PURPOSEFUL              INTELLECTUAL                     RELATIONAL                          EXPRESSIVE

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Class Descriptions /              2021 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER PROGRAM
The legend indicates the related Wellness Dimension for each program.

MENTAL AEROBICS                                      MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
                                                                                                                                                                “I’ve been connected with the
Wittenberg Community Room                            Prayer Chapel
                                                                                                                                                                 arts program for the 20 years
2nd & 4th Friday @ 3:00 – 4:00pm                     Tuesday @ 1:30 – 2:30pm
                                                                                                                                                          I’ve lived here, including a writing class
                          The phrase “Use it         Mindfulness can be defined as a calmer,
                                                                                                                                                               that has published three works!
                          or lose it” applies to     mental state that is focused on “now” and
                                                                                                                                                            The art therapy and creative arts are
                          your mind as well as       the ability to accept thoughts and feelings
                                                                                                                                                             really spiritual. I enjoy the creative
                          your body. We can          while letting go of negativity and calm your      PAINTING CLASS
                          keep our mind in           mind and body. Learn the techniques to help                                                             classes that have been offered here
                                                                                                       Creative Arts Studio
                          shape with a little        with breathing and body awareness. Learning                                                               and I looking forward to more.”
                                                                                                       Friday @ 1:00 – 3:00pm
                          mental exercise. Each      how to “do” things mindfully helps us to relax                                                                     – Mary Koepke
                                                                                                       Here’s a perfect class for beginners to learn
                          session includes a         and really think about that what and the
                                                                                                       how to paint a beautiful picture with step-by-
variety of puzzles, word teasers, trivia, riddles,   why in our daily lives. The benefits include                                                       PASSAVANT SINGERS
                                                                                                       step instructions provided by instructor Judy
and logic. See how well tuned your mind is!          improvement in mental health and plays a role
                                                                                                       Shellar. All supplies are provided. Limited to   Wittenberg Activity Room
Cathy Reid leads this witty group. Wittenberg        in management of anxiety, depression, stress,
                                                                                                       8 participants.                                  Thursday @ 3:00 – 4:00pm
Residents Only. Limited to 15 participants.          relationships and sleep, just to mention a few.
                                                     In this series, you                               Fees: Resident: Included                        The Passavant Singers is a singing group made
Fees: Included for all                                                                                        ASPIRE Member: $45 per session            up of residents and community that practices
                                                     will learn how to
                                                     use mindfulness                                          Non-member: $60 per session               every Thursday at Wittenberg Place in their
                                                     to create and                                                                                      activity room. The director is Bernie Allen.
                                                     maintain a more                                   PARKINSON’S DISEASE                              We perform and have concerts for Veteran’s
        “It is impossible                            calming lifestyle.
                                                     The class is
                                                                                                       SUPPORT GROUP
                                                                                                       Aerobics Room
                                                                                                                                                        Day, Abundant Lights Night, and Memorial
                                                                                                                                                        Day. We perform two concerts a year one
            to be dull                               facilitated by                                    3rd Monday @ 1:30 – 2:30pm                       at Christmas and one in the Spring. We
                                                                                                                                                        also perform for other events that might be
        when you have                                Nadine Simon.
                                                     Limited to 10
                                                                                                       Join us for these educational and supportive
                                                                                                       discussions. A guest speaker is featured         requested by our group. If you would like

        a sharp mind.”                               participants.                                     every other month and will be available to
                                                                                                       discuss various topics concerning living with
                                                                                                                                                        to join this group contact Bernie Allen at
                                                                                                                                                        724-452-3682 for more information.
                                                     Fees: 	Resident: Included
            – LINDA POINDEXTER                                                                         Parkinson’s disease. Caregivers and other        Fees: 	Resident: Included
                                                           ASPIRE Member: Included
                                                                                                       loved ones are encouraged to attend as well.             Aspire Member: Included
                                                           Non-member: $25 per session
                                                                                                       No Registration Needed.                                  Non-member: Included
                                                                                                       Fees: Included for all

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PERSONAL TRAINING                                                                                  SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC
                                                                                                                                                       “Volunteering in the Fitness Center and
Fitness Center                                                                                     Fitness Center
by Appointment                                                                                                                                         saying hello to everyone makes my day.”
                                                                                                   Monday, Wednesday, Friday
                                                                                                   @ 11:00 – 11:45am                                                 – Ed Sherman
If you are looking for a more individualized
workout or need a jumpstart to your fitness,                                                       Have fun and move to the music through
then Personal Training is for you. The course                                                      a variety of exercises designed to increase       TAI CHI
provides eight 30-minute sessions, but other       SILVERSNEAKERS® CIRCUIT                         muscular strength, range of movement, and         Fitness Center
packages are available. Please talk to the                                                         activity for daily living skills. Hand-held       Tuesday @ 10:00 – 10:30am
                                                   Fitness Center
Fitness Manager for more info.                                                                     weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a       These classes are designed
                                                   Tuesday, Thursday @ 11:00 – 11:45am
Fees: $100 for all                                                                                 SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance.   to integrate the mind and
                                                   Combine fun with fitness to increase your       A chair is used for seated and/or standing        body through gentle, fluid
                                                   cardiovascular endurance and muscular           support. Limited to 25 participants.
  “As a Personal Trainer for several years,                                                                                                          movements which are
                                                   endurance power with a standing circuit
                                                                                                   Fees: Resident: Included                         performed slowly in circular
     I have seen firsthand how much my             workout. Upper body strength work
                                                                                                          Fitness Member: Included                   motions. The classes are
   clients can improve their overall health        with hand-held weights, elastic tubing
                                                                                                          Non-member: $5 per class                   taught in the Sun style and
   and well-being through exercise. I have         with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball
                                                                                                                                                     designed to be easy, safe,
    seen impressive increases in strength,         is alternated with non-impact aerobics
                                                                                                   STRENGTH & BALANCE                                and effective programs for individuals with
     such as a resident reaching a goal of         choreography. A chair is offered for support,
                                                                                                   Fitness Center                                    arthritis. Limited to 25 participants.
     performing a 900 pound leg press.”            stretching, and relaxation exercises. Limited
                                                   to 25 participants.                             Monday, Wednesday, Friday                         Fees: Resident: Included
                  – Chad Ifft                                                                      @ 10:00 – 10:45am                                        Fitness Member: Included
                                                   Fees: Resident: Included                                                                                Non-member: $5 per class
                                                                                                   Join us in this beginner class to improve
QUILTING GROUP                                            Fitness Member: Included
                                                          Non-member: $5 per class                 your balance and restore strength to both
Creative Arts Studio                                                                               your upper and lower body. Exercises are
Wednesday @ 10:00am
Share quilting techniques
                                                     “As a fourteen year participant, coming
                                                                                                   performed seated and standing with support.
                                                                                                   Hand-held weights and elastic tubing with
                                                                                                                                                           “Youth is the
every week with experienced
                                                     to the Fitness Center means moving the
                                                      body in a staff-lead class, being social
                                                                                                   handles are utilized in this class. Limited to
                                                                                                   25 participants.
                                                                                                                                                        gift of nature, but
quilters. Participants will
need to bring their own                               before and after class, and continuing
                                                                                                   Fees: Resident: Included
                                                                                                                                                       age is a work of art.”
quilts and supplies.                                      the aging process beneficially.”
                                                                                                          Fitness Member: Included                             – STANISLAW JERZY LEC
                                                                  – Elaine Fugate                         Non-member: $5 per class
Fees: Included for all

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THE HOLY LAND REVEALED –                              Walt Disney: The Man, The Mouse, and The            asked his own disciples – “Who do you say            TRAVEL THE WORLD –
DVD SERIES                                            Movies; Planes, Trains, Boats & Automobiles;        that I am?” Led by Pastor Susie Essex.               DVD SERIES
Prayer Chapel                                         Fred Rodgers and Other Famous Neighbors;                                                                 Wittenberg Community Room
                                                                                                          Fees:	Resident: Included
Monday @ 1:00 – 2:00pm                                The First Ladies; Dolphins, Dogs, Pigs, and                                                              1st & 3rd Friday @ 3:00 – 4:00pm
                                                                                                                 ASPIRE Member: Included
                                                      Ponies; “Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth”;
Led by Pastor Frank Kantz. As the birthplace                                                                     Non-member: $25                               Enjoy America and other countries as we
                                                      and Stars and Stripes Forever. Each week will
of Judaism and Christianity, the Holy Land                                                                                                                     travel the world with these scenic wonders of
                                                      be more exciting than the last.                     TRAIN CLUB
(the area in and around modern-day Israel)                                                                                                                     America and afar. Some of the places we will
is one of the most important regions in the           Fees: 	Resident: Included                          Train Room                                           visit are Atlantic Vistas, The American West,
world. With a rich history stretching back                    ASPIRE Member: Included                     Wednesday @ 9:30am – 12:00pm                         and Pacific Frontiers. Travels afar will take us
over 3,000 years, this area is a sacred land for              Non-member $25 per session                  Try a new hobby, revisit an old one, and join        to China & Tibet, Vancouver, and Australia to
three major faiths and the setting for defining                                                           our dedicated train hobbyists. The club meets        name a few. Presentations will be announced
events in religious history. Limited to 20            THE JESUS WE NEVER KNEW                                                                                  at a later date.
                                                                                                          every Wednesday morning and new hands are
participants.                                         Scheidemantle Gallery                               always needed and appreciated. Limited space         Fees: Included for all
Resident: Included                                    Friday @ 1:30 – 2:30pm                              available.
ASPIRE Member: Included                                                            Come with me                                                                WOMEN OF THE EVANGELICAL
                                                                                                                                      Fees: Included for all   LUTHERAN CHURCH
Non-member $25 per session                                                         during these eight
                                                                                   weeks as we take a                                                          IN AMERICA
THE HISTORY HOBO                                                                   new look at Jesus                                  “I like the ability      Scholl Conference Center
SPEAKER SERIES                                                                     – the true Jesus of                                to use your              2nd Tuesday @ 1:00pm
Seaman Memorial Chapel                                                             the Gospels. This                                  creativity to            W/ELCA (Women of the Evangelical
Thursday @ 1:00 – 2:00pm                                                           class will rock our                                develop different        Lutheran Church in America) is a faith-
                                                                                   preconceived ideas                                 aspects of               based organization for Christian women of
Please join “The History Hobo” Steve Cicero
                                                                                   about Jesus and will     scenery, such as the hot air balloons              all denominations. The programs are varied
                         as he takes you
                                                      challenge us to open our hearts, and our eyes         and the carnival scene. We just recently           with presenters from our campus and from
                         through a hobo ride
                                                      to meet God’s Son again – the one who came            completed a drive-in movie theatre and             churches and agencies in the area. The
                         through history.
                                                      to this earth, not as a king, but as a baby – a       I’m developing a forest with trees that            women support our special needs and appeals
                         Each week will be a
                                                      baby without power or wealth, without rights                                                             at Passavant, and ministries here and around
                         different chunk of                                                                 are made from real plants. I really enjoy
                                                      – a baby just like we once were. Come with                                                               the world. Programs are open to everyone,
                         history, including the                                                             it and it is social as well.
                                                      me as we continually struggle during these                                                               including men. Limited to 40 participants.
                         following titles: Black                                                            – Dave Reckless in reference to his time
                                                      weeks to answer the question Jesus, himself,
                         and Gold Fever;                                                                       in the Train Club                               Fees: Included for all

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Class Descriptions /              2021 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER PROGRAM                                   Special Events
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                                                   WITTENBERG BIBLE STUDY                           ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
    “It’s surprising to me how many new            Wittenberg Community Room                        Scholl Conference Center
           books come to the library.              1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 10:30am                    Friday, October 15th @ 10am – 2:00pm
    The last five Life & Times (catalog)
                                                                                                    Quilting is an art form to be revered as a
      advertised two pages of new books
                                                                                                    true blessing! Our very talented Passavant
   each! There is a great variety of books,                                                         quilters will display their work for you to
     lots of fiction but also historical and                                                        admire. If you have a quilt that you would
                   many more.”                                                                      like to be included in the show, please contact          BALLROOM DANCING
                   – Bill Kolling                                                                   Jody at 724-452-3534.                                    Fitness Center
                                                                                                    Fees: Included for all                                   Friday, November 5th @ 2:30 – 3:30pm
WOOD CARVING                                                                                                                                                 The Pittsburgh Ballroom Outreach Program
                                                   Come meet with some of your neighbors for        ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS
Creative Arts Studio                                                                                                                                         will be performing in the Fitness Center.
                                                   an informal, meaningful, understandable Bible    SHOWCASE
Thursday @ 1:00 – 3:00pm                                                                                                                                     They are a group of amateur volunteers who
                                                   Study for people as we are. Our facilitator is
                                                                                                    Scholl Conference Center                                 perform various ballroom dances (waltz, cha
                                 You will be       Pastor Paul Payerchin.
                                                                                                    Friday, November 5th @ 10:00am – 3:00pm                  cha, swing, tango, foxtrot, etc.) for senior
                                 taught by Sally
                                                   Fees:  Included for all                                                          Come and                citizens in senior centers, communities,
                                 Powers how
                                                                                                                                     see the                 and health care facilities. Limited to 25
                                 to begin your     WITTENBERG MOVIE NIGHT
                                                                                                                                     works of art            participants.
                                 wood carving
                                                   Wittenberg Community Room                                                         created by our
                                 journey. You                                                                                                                Fees: Included for all
                                                   Friday @ 6:30 – 8:30pm                                                            residents, staff
                                 will learn
                                 introductory      Enjoy a relaxing                                                                  and friends.            CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOW
                                 level skills      evening with your                                                                 Each year,              WITH VOCALIST JOE
that will have you turn a block of wood into       neighbors and friends                            we take this opportunity to showcase our                 COLLINCINI
art. You will need to provide your own wood        for movie night!                                 talents! Painting, drawing, card making, crafts,         Scholl Conference Center
carving knife and Kevlar safety glove. Please      Every Friday a new                               knitting, crochet, woodwork, mixed media art             Wednesday, December 8th @ 1:00pm
see Brian Damaska for more information.            movie is shown                                   …the list goes on! Some items may be for sale.           Join Joe as he sings your favorite Christmas
Limited to 10 participants.                        in the Wittenberg                                We will set up on Thursday, November 4th                 songs. No Registration Needed.
                                                   Community Room.                                  after 1pm. Call Jody at ext. 3534, if you have
Fees:	
      Resident: Included                           Movie                                            art to display.                                          Fees: Included for all
      ASPIRE Member: Included
      Non-member: $25                              Fees: Included for all                          Fees: Included for all, except for sale items.

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DUANE DAVIS MUSIC                                  local area establishments every other month        MEN’S NIGHT OUT                           PASSAVANT SINGERS
Scholl Conference Center                           for this event. Watch your Life & Times for this   Baron’s Inn/Local Establishment           VETERANS TRIBUTE SHOW:
Monday, October 18 @ 1:00pm                        announcement. Toni Baldwin leads this group        Monthly @ 5:00pm                          “PATRIOTIC PRIDE”
                                                   of ladies on the adventure!                                                                  Scholl Conference Center
Join Duane as he sings your favorite songs                                                            Join the guys for
from the past. No Registration Needed.             Fees: Included for all                             an evening of good                        Wednesday, November 10th @ 2:30pm
                                                                                                      food, games, and                          Our Passavant Singers are back! Today, they
Fees: Included for all
                                                                                                      conversation. Light                       salute our own Veterans on campus with a
                                                      “Truly gave me the feeling of belonging         Dinner is served. Please                  moving, patriotic tribute to those who have
JOE LEGE ON ACCORDION
                                                        and I look forward to the next one.           reserve your spot by                      served! No Registration Needed.
CELEBRATES “ALMOST
                                                       The dinner was very good and it was            calling Bill Orr. Watch
OKTOBERFEST”                                                                                                                                    Fees: Included for all
                                                       so nice to socialize with the ladies!”         your Life & Times for
Scholl Conference Center                                   New resident, Angie Eppinger               this announcement.                        THE PROCIDA TWINS
Tuesday, November 2nd @ 1:00pm                           in reference to Ladies’ Night Out            Limited to 25 participants.
It’s close enough to count! Join your friends                                                                                                   Scholl Conference Center
and neighbors for some Oktoberfest fun with                                                           Fees: Included for all                   Monday, October 25th @ 1:00pm
Joe Lege and his accordion. Joe will play all of   LADIES’ TEA PARTY                                                                            Join us for a fun filled afternoon of music.
                                                                                                      PANCAKE BREAKFAST
your harvest time favorites. Light refreshments                                                                                                 No Registration Needed.
                                                   Wittenberg Community Room                          Wittenberg Activity Room
will be served, as well as some craft beer
                                                   Wednesday’s October 13 & November 17               Tuesday, November 30th                    Fees: Included for all
tasting. No Registration Needed.
                                                   @ 2:30 – 3:30pm                                    @ 9:30 –11:00am
Fees: Included for all                             Come and enjoy an                                                                            THANKSGIVING SOCIAL
                                                                                                      Yummy, scrumptious
                                                   afternoon of good                                  pancakes! Come get                        Wittenberg Activity Room
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT                                  conversations and fun.                                                                       Tuesday, November 23 @ 2:30pm
                                                                                                      some pancakes with
Baron’s Inn/Local Establishment                    Refreshments                                                                                 Enjoy an afternoon
                                                                                                      friends. All are
Monthly @ 5:00pm                                   will be served.                                                                              with friends and
                                                                                                      welcome.
                     Join the “ladies”             Wittenberg residents                                                                         neighbors with pump-
                     for a fun night with          only. Limited to 35                                Fees: $3.00 for all                      kin pie and coffee.
                     each other for great          participants.                                                                                Wittenberg Residents
                     fellowship. A light meal                                                                                                   Only.
                                                   Fees: Resident: Included
                     will be served if we stay
                                                                                                                                                Fees: Resident included
                     in. BYOB! We travel to

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VETERAN’S COFFEE WITH                              VETERAN’S DAY                                    VINTAGE DEB’S HALLOWEEN
THE MAYOR                                          TRIBUTE PROGRAM                                  SPOOK SHOW
Baron’s Inn                                        Scholl Conference Center                         Scholl Conference Center
3rd Tuesday at 9am                                 Thursday, November 11th @ 2:00pm                 Friday, October 22nd at 1:00pm
                   All campus Veterans are         All Veterans, spouses/widows and friends are                                Deb Wagner is
                   invited to share social         invited to salute our heroes! Send a photo to                               back and invites
                   time and comradery with         Jody Gulish (724-452-3534) or joann.gulish@                                 everyone to join
                   Zelienople Mayor Thomas         lutheranseniorlife.org to have your picture                                 her “in costume”
                   Oliverio. This groups gets      included in this year’s tribute video. Vintage                              (optional) to           WITTENBERG MONTHLY
                   together on a monthly basis,    Deb will be here to perform her Patriotic                                   celebrate Halloween.    BIRTHDAY PARTY
Coffee and breakfast items are available for       Salute.                                                                     She will entertain      Wittenberg Activity Room
purchase in our Bistro. Come and get to know                                                                                   us in “Vintage Deb”     Wednesday, October 27th @ 2:00 – 3:00pm
                                                   Fees: Included for all
each other and our community members who                                                            style with all of your favorites. Lots of Spooky   We will celebrate our residents that have
join this Veterans group to learn and grow!                                                         surprises!! No Registration Needed.                birthdays in October and November.
No Registration Needed.                                                                                                                                Wittenberg Residents only.
                                                                                                    Fees: None, Open to All
Fees: Coffee and Refreshments on your own.                                                                                                             Fees: Resident included
                                                                                                    WITTENBERG GATHERING
VETERAN’S DAY BREAKFAST:                                                                            Wittenberg Community Room                          WITTENBERG WINE & CHEESE
THANK YOU FOR                                                                                       2nd Monday @ 3:00pm                                Wittenberg Activity Room
YOUR SERVICE!                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, October 20 @ 2:30 – 3:30pm
                                                                                                    Come and let your voices be heard at
Scholl Conference Center                                                                            Wittenberg’s monthly residents meeting.            Come and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship
Thursday, November 11th                                                                             This is a chance for you to discuss any ideas      with a glass of wine and some yummy snacks.
@ 9:00 – 11:30am                                                                                    or issues that you have, among your fellow                              Non-alcoholic beverages
All Passavant Veterans and spouses/widows                                                           friends and neighbors. This group is led by                             are also provided.
are invited to enjoy a hot breakfast to thank                                                       Lorma Hill. Wittenberg Residents Only.                                  Wittenberg residents
you for your service to our great country!                                                          Limited to 15 participants.                                             only. Limited to 35
Breakfast will be served between 9am –                                                                                                                                      participants.
11:30am. You can come at any time during
                                                                                                                                                                            Fees: Resident included
those hours. No Registration Needed.
Fees: Included for all

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Trips /     2021 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER PROGRAM
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                                                   BOSCOV’S AT THE                                   GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET                         HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
                                                   BEAVER VALLEY MALL                                HARMONY MUSEUM                                  Saturday November 20
                                                   Saturday October 30th                             Saturday November 13th                          Bus pickup starts at 10:00am
                                                   Bus starts pickups at 10:00am                     Bus pickups start at 11:00am                    Devoted to the history and heritage of
                                                   Enjoy a day of shopping at Boscov’s. There is     A German style Christmas market which           Western Pennsylvania, the History Center
                                                   also a J.C. Penny’s and other small shops to      features regional artisans and other vendors    (legal name – the Historical Society of
                                                   enjoy.                                            presenting traditional German holiday items     Western Pennsylvania) is Pennsylvania’s
LINCOLN PARK PERFORMING ARTS                                                                         such as crafts, foods, and baked goods,         largest history museum and a proud affiliate of
                                                   Bus Fees: $10
CENTER PRESENTS NEWSIES THE                                                                          toys and more. Dozens of regional artisans      the Smithsonian Institution.
BROADWAY MUSICAL                                   CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER                           and vendors presenting a memorable taste
                                                                                                                                                     Bus Fees: $10
Saturday October 16th                                                                                of traditional holiday season shopping in
                                                   Saturday November 6th                                                                             Museum Fees: $15 (paid at History Center)
You will have to purchase your own ticket                                                            Germany by offering quality artwork, hand
                                                   Bus starts pickups at 10:00am
through Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center                                                          crafted goods, toys and other wares as well     LINCOLN PARK PERFORMING ARTS
                                                   Visit Pittsburgh’s best attraction and the        as German imports. Music, entertainment,
at 724-576-4644. We will announce a cutoff         most-visited museum, with four floors of                                                          CENTER PRESENT: ALL IS CALM
date to sign up before you purchase your ticket                                                      home-made German food, wine tasting and
                                                   interactive exhibits. Marvel at astronomy in                                                      Saturday December 11th
so that we know for sure the trip will be going.                                                     horse drawn carriage rides all add to the
                                                   Buhl Planetarium, discover the science behind                                                     Time to be announced
Refer to the Passavant Life & Times for more                                                         festive atmosphere. Purchases and food are on
                                                   robotics, and learn about the human body in       your own. Refer to the Passavant Life & Times   The true story of a remarkable moment in
details.                                           BodyWorks. Watch hair-raising live shows and                                                      history when Allied and German soldiers put
                                                                                                     for more details.
Bus Fees: $10                                      discover an array of programs for the entire                                                      down their weapons and celebrated Christmas
                                                   family. Watch model trains chug through           Bus Fees: $8                                    together. In this moving play woven together
THE STRIP DISTRICT                                 western Pennsylvania in our Miniature             Museum Fees: TBD                                with letters, poems, war documents, and songs
Saturday October 23rd                              Railroad & Village®! And, if you are looking                                                      experience the true embodiment of peace
Bus starts pickups at 9:00am                       for physical activity, test your bravery on our                                                   on earth and good will toward men. Cost of
Enjoy a day in Pittsburgh’s famous Strip           Ropes Challenge, one of the many sports-                                                          transportation is $10.00 and will be billed
District. There are many outside vendors,          related activities in SportsWorks. Please have                                                    to your monthly account. Cost of ticket not
shops and great places to eat or buy something     your reservation in the week before trip so                                                       available at the time of this printing. Check
good to take home! Cost of eating and              we can reserve a sport with Carnegie Science                                                      for updates in the PRC Notes. Sign up with
shopping on your own.                              Center.                                                                                           Brian Damaska at 724-452-3677.

Bus Fees: $10                                      Bus Fees: $10
                                                   Museum Fees: $14.95 (paid at science center)

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Fitness Center                                                             Phone Number:
                                                                                                     ASPIRE Wellness Purposeful Opportunities
The ASPIRE Wellness Fitness Center is open to residents as well            724-452-3456              Volunteerism and other service opportunities are important aspects of Passavant Community
as community members. Our professionally trained and certified                                       and ASPIRE Wellness. These can give you purpose, provide you with opportunities to give back
                                                                           Hours of Operation:       to your community, and contribute to whole-person wellness. We invite you to share your time,
team specializes in older adult fitness. We can help you reach your
fitness goals, regardless if you are just starting out or are looking      Monday – Friday           talents, and insights by volunteering or by joining one of the many committees that serve the
for a new challenge.                                                       7:30am – 4:00pm           Passavant Community.
                                                                           Saturday Closed
There are never any fees to use the Fitness Center for residents of
                                                                           Sunday Closed             Volunteering                                        provided the same day of the service, along
Passavant Community.
                                                                                                     Resident Volunteers: If you are a Passavant         with training on wheelchair safety, if escorting
                                                                                                     Community resident, please contact the              would be involved. Opportunities vary from
Fees for Community Members                          Pool                                             Community Life Director at 724-452-3534.            month to month. Contact the Community
• $40 per month                                     The pool is available for use in the following                                                       Outreach Coordinator at 724-453-5414 for
                                                                                                     Community Volunteers: If you are from               more information.
• Discounted fee with ASPIRE Wellness              ways: the Buddy System, Aqua Classes or
                                                                                                     the off campus community, there is never
   membership (see page 5)                          Open Swim times. You must bring your own
                                                                                                     a fee to volunteer and you may do so                Clubs/Committees
• Some members may be eligible for                 towel and follow all of the Pool Rules, which
                                                                                                     without joining ASPIRE Wellness. All
   FREE membership if they belong to an             are posted in the pool and the locker rooms.                                                         There are many clubs or committees that
                                                                                                     volunteers from off campus need to complete
   insurance reimbursement program, such as                                                                                                              meet at Passavant Community. Some
                                                    The pool does not have lifeguards. For your      an application, background checks, TB testing
   SilverSneakers or Silver & Fit                                                                                                                        are geared towards individual hobbies
                                                    safety, you must have a buddy with you,          and orientation prior to service. To see if
                                                    who would be available to get help in an                                                             and some are geared towards service to
                                                                                                     volunteering is a good fit for you, please apply.
Fitness Center Benefits                             emergency. Buddies must stay in the pool area                                                        Passavant Community or our surrounding
                                                                                                     For other current volunteer opportunities
• State-of-the-art cardio and strength training    with you, where they can swim or simply sit on                                                       neighborhoods. Following is a sample
                                                                                                     or more information, please contact the
   equipment                                        the deck and read, complete paper work, or                                                           of some of our opportunities: Auxiliary
                                                                                                     Community Outreach Coordinator at
• Warm water pool                                   relax. If you are unable to find a swim buddy,                                                       (separate membership/fees apply), “Christmas
                                                                                                     724-453-5414.
• Full-service locker room with showers and        please inquire with our team. We have some                                                           Wrappers,” Garden Club, Holiday &
   lockers                                                                                           To find a best fit for meaningful volunteer         Decorating Committee, and Voting/Ballot
                                                    volunteers available to be a “pool buddy.” You   engagement, we consider the volunteer’s
• Specialized group exercise classes included       may also want to try one of our Aqua classes                                                         Committee. Please contact the Community
• Friendly, certified Exercise Specialists who                                                      interests, availability, and background, along      Life Director at 724-452-3534 for more
                                                    or open swim times, in which we provide the      with Passavant Community’s current needs.
   work with you to develop an individualized       buddy.                                                                                               information.
   exercise program just right for YOU!
                                                                                                     Single Day of Service Opportunities:                ASPIRE Wellness Advisory Board
                                                                                                     A Quick Engagement with Volunteering
                                                                                                                                                         Are you interested in helping to shape
                                                                                                     Passavant Community offers select volunteer         ASPIRE Wellness? The Advisory Board
                                                                                                     options for groups or individuals from off          meets monthly to discuss strategic planning
                                                                                                     campus who are interested in a one-time             for ASPIRE Wellness. This group assists
                                                                                                     act of service. These options are designed          in developing cultural and educational
                                                                                                     for individuals looking for an additional act       partnerships, planning events, entertainment
                                                                                                     of service or someone new to volunteering           and trips, and helping to develop the fitness
                                                                                                     at Passavant. For anyone not presently              program offerings. For more information,
                                                                                                     a volunteer, all that is needed is a brief          please contact the ASPIRE Wellness Program
                                                                                                     application. A short orientation would be           Manager at 724-452-3666.

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Additional Program Information                                                                         ASPIRE Wellness                                          Residential Living
                                                                                                       Contact Information
Orientation                                        are still interested. We will not process any
                                                   payment until you are officially registered for     Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community
                                                                                                                                                                   For Seniors
Members will receive an orientation to                                                                                                                      Safe, Affordable and Friendly Places to Live
ASPIRE Wellness that will cover the                the class.                                          105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063
                                                                                                                                                                       ailab   le
program’s philosophy, registration process, and                                                        ASPIRE Wellness Office                                   r s Av
other important information.                       Cancellations
                                                                                                       Main Lobby of the Abundant Life Center,              Tou
                                                   Class minimums and maximums will be                 Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Registration                                       set for each class by the instructor and the        Brian Damaska,
ASPIRE Wellness will offer both 8-week             ASPIRE Wellness Program Manager. If the             ASPIRE Wellness Program Manager/
sessions and single day lectures and classes.      class minimum is not met, the class may             Fitness Manager
Advance registration is required, and priority     be cancelled and refunds will be issued if          Email: aspirewellness@lutheranseniorlife.org
is given to Passavant community residents.         necessary.                                          Phone: 724-452-3666
Some classes will have limited availability, and   If a single class needs to be cancelled for any                                                         Passavant Community
enrollment will be determined on a first come/     reason due to the instructor or facility, we will   Passavant Community
                                                                                                                                                           • Apartments, cottages
first serve basis.                                 do our best to notify you by phone as soon as       General Information / Reception Desk
                                                                                                                                                              or villas, located in the
                                                   we can. Every effort will be made to make up        Phone: 724-452-5400
• Passavant resident registration will begin                                                                                                                 heart of Zelienople
   3 weeks prior to session start date.            the missed class.                                                                                       724-452-3583
• Community member registration will begin
                                                   Refunds for Fee-based Classes
                                                                                                            Assisted Living                                Passavant.sales@lutheranseniorlife.org
   2 weeks prior to session start date.
• Non-member registration will begin 1 week       You will have 2 business days before the class          and Personal Care                                                   The Commons at
                                                                                                                                                                               Stonebrook Village
   prior to session start date.                    starts to cancel your registration to receive                                                                               • Studios, one and
                                                                                                                   Lutheran SeniorLife
All registrations will be date-stamped to          a full refund. No refunds will be given if             offers the same level of care for both.                                 two-bedroom
determine the order of placement in each           cancellation occurs closer than 2 business days            Receive the help needed from                                        apartments, located in
class. You will receive a written confirmation     to class start.                                          compassionate, trained caregivers                                     McCandless Township
of your registration when you register or via      • No supply or material fee refunds will be                with daily activities, such as;             412-630-2200
mail prior to start of classes.                       given.                                                 Bathing / Dressing / Cooking.                 Commons.sales@lutheranseniorlife.org
Registration forms are available at the            • Yearly membership fees are non-refundable.                      Openings at both                      Overbrook Pointe
reception desk of the Abundant Life Center,                                                                  St. John Community in Mars or                 • One and two-bedroom
the ASPIRE Wellness Office or online at            Program Feedback                                       Passavant Community in Zelienople.                  apartments, part of the
lutheranseniorlife.org/aspirewellness.             To ensure we are serving you to the best of                                                                St. John Community
                                                                                                                     Call today!
                                                   our abilities and meeting your needs, you                                                                  in Mars, Pa.
Waitlist                                           will be asked to complete an evaluation at                                                              724-687-3372
If you would like to register for a class that     the conclusion of each session. Please take                                                             Overbrook.sales@lutheranseniorlife.org
is full, you will be put on a waitlist and         your time and complete thoroughly so we can
contacted if a spot opens up to see if you         evaluate our program and revise accordingly.
                                                                                                           724-687-3372          724-452-3583

                                                                                                        Excellent discounts now available.                          www.lutheranseniorlife.org

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