TEAMBUILDER Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Employee Newsletter Aug. 25, 2017 60-Day Exercise Challenge 10 MINUTES = $0.10
60-Day Exercise Challenge 10 MINUTES = $0.10 Starting Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, Baird Wellness Center members may log their exercise minutes at the wellness center to benefit Masonic Village Hospice. For participating, you will be entered to win a $100, $50 or $25 Visa gift card. A drawing will take place every two months. In partnership with the Ackroyd Family Foundation. Wellness Fair - Education and Awareness has its Rewards Attend the Wellness Fair on Fri., Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Masonic Health Care Center s Roosevelt Assembly Room, and earn a $50 gift card for participating. Each employee will receive a punch card and will need to visit a designated number of booths and return the completed card to the information stand in order to earn the incentive. Booths will feature representatives from Masonic Village and dozens of local associations, each offering information and screenings to benefit you and your family s health and wellness. They include: Masonic Village Wellness Committee Spiritual Services Department Environmental Services Department White Family Dental Masonic Village Safety Committee Employee Assistance Provider Masonic Village Farm Market Healing Touch Alzheimer s Association Lancaster Hematology Oncology genetic survey for cancers American Lung Association American Heart Association Centurion Bank Wheatland Federal Credit Union Peoples Bank Blood pressure screenings Balance screenings Mental health screenings Healthy cooking demonstration Information about aromatherapy, nutrition, vision and diabetes Attend before or after your shift, during your lunch break or check with your supervisor to participate during work hours.
Volunteers Needed! Autumn Day 2017 Sat., Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (rain or shine) Autumn Day is an open house for Pennsylvania Masons, their families and friends. Masonic Village staff and their families are invited! Assistance is needed with tours, parking, refreshment stands, fruit sales, and information stands. To help, please contact your department director or Bev Sweigart, chief administration officer, at ext. 33488 or bsweigar@masonicvillages.org.
Win Phillies Tickets! One pair of free tickets for the Phillies vs. Oakland Athletics game on Fri., Sept. 15, at 7:05 p.m., are available. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia. The seats for the game are located in the Hall of Fame Club Section of the ballpark and come with a free parking placard. To enter the raffle, please send an email to TKnepp@masonicvillages.org by Wed., Sept. 6 for a drawing on Fri., Sept. 8. A winner will be drawn from all submissions. Please include your name, department and phone number. The raffle is limited to one entry per employee. The winner will be notified immediately and announced in an upcoming edition of the Teambuilder. Congratulations! Melissa S. Retallack, environmental services system coordinator, won tickets to see the Phillies play the Atlanta Braves on July 30. Melissa and her father, Randy, had a lot fun!
Introducing the Townhomes at Sycamore Square Across the street from the Elizabethtown Amtrak station, Masonic Village has proposed a group of 48 townhomes that would offer adults age 60+ looking for alternatives to traditional active adult communities with easy access for commuting and traveling. Residents would also have availability to select amenities on Masonic Village s campus. Designed with open floor plans ranging from 1,275 to 1,447 square feet, all townhomes would offer one level living, two bedrooms, a patio or balcony and attached private garage with storage. We are pre-marketing the townhomes, and depending on interest, construction would begin spring 2018, with the first occupants moving in late 2018. A pre-marketing seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. Interested attendees can register at 717-473-9990. Welcome, New Employees! Nicole Carroll, nursing assistant Emily Crocker, server Mike Deiter, orchard assistant Jordan Devonshire, dining attendant Sydnie Flowers, server Brendan Heisey, orchard assistant Rachel Joiner, environmental services worker These townhomes would be adjacent to the Sycamore Square marketplace, which continues to welcome new tenants, with space still available for lease. One space in particular would be ideal for a restaurant; if you know of any interested businesses, please have them contact Jennifer Schwalm, chief mission development officer, at ext. 15266. Masonic Villages launched home health services in June, complementing its home care and hospice services. In early 2018, offices for all three services will relocate to the Sycamore Square marketplace, as well as the Masonic Village Pharmacy, which will be open to employees and the public. The growth of our campus enables us to meet the strong demand for our services and living accommodations. It is also part of continued efforts to bring in revenue to offset the declining reimbursements we receive for care and services as part of our charitable Mission of Love. Sullivan Kauwell, kitchen utility worker Katelyn Kerdeman, nursing assistant Hadasha Knoll, cook s helper Dru Meluskey, nursing assistant Hannah Moynihan, server Kayla Retallack, homemaker Zachary Shank, landscape gardener Charles Truax III, orchard assistant
Land Classes Baird Wellness Center, ext. 33783 Feel Good Workout FREE Trial Classes! Sept. 12, 19, 26 Tues., Oct. 10 - Dec. 12 1:15-2 p.m. Brossman Ballroom, Salon I Registration: Sept. 25 - Oct. 6 Gentle Beginner Yoga Thurs., Sept. 7 - Oct. 19 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lodge Meeting Room Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $23 Hatha Flow Yoga Mon., Sept. 11- Oct. 16 6-7 p.m. Carpenter Chapel Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost $24 Mon. & Wed. Classes: $48 Hatha Flow Yoga Wed., Sept. 13 - Oct. 18 6-7 p.m. Carpenter Chapel Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $24 Mon. & Wed. Classes: $48 Power Yoga Tues., Sept. 12 - Dec. 12 6-7 p.m. Carpenter Chapel Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $70 POUND Using lightly weighted drumsticks specifically for exercise, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. This full-body workout combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates inspired movements. Tues., Sept. 5. - Oct. 17 6:30-7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Gym Registration: Aug. 21- Sept. 1 Cost: $20 Rhythmic Fitness Fusion FREE Trial Classes! Sept. 12, 19, 26 Tues., Oct. 10 - Dec. 1 2:15-3 p.m. Brossman Ballroom, Salon I Registration: Sept. 25 - Oct. 6 Strength and Stretch Mon., Sept. 11 - Oct. 16 10-11 a.m. Lodge Meeting Room Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $18 Strong by Zumba Thurs., Sept. 7 - Oct. 26 6-7 p.m. Memorial Hall Gym Registration: Aug. 21- Sept. 1 Cost: $20 Tai Chi Tues., Sept. 12 - Oct. 17 10-11 a.m. Lodge Meeting Room Registration: Aug. 21.- Sept. 4 Cost: $24 Vinyasa Yoga Thurs., Sept. 7 - Oct. 19 9:15-10:15 a.m. Lodge Meeting Room Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $23 Zumba Gold Mon., Sept. 11 - Oct. 30 6-6:45 p.m. Memorial Hall Gym Registration: Aug. 21 - Sept. 1 Cost: $20 The Baird Wellness Center will be closed Mon., Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
Aquatic Classes Baird Wellness Center, ext. 33783 Aqua Yoga New Class! Tuesdays Sept. 12 - Nov. 14 7:15-8 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $38 Deep Water Workout Thursdays Sept. 14 - Nov. 16 7:15-8 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $38 Learn to Swim Preschool Saturdays Sept. 23 - Nov. 18 (No class Oct. 21) 9:10-9:40 a.m. Preschool I (Ages 4-5) 9:45-10:15 a.m. Preschool II (Ages 4-5) Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 18 Cost: $60 Learn to Swim Saturdays Sept. 23 - Nov. 18 (No class Oct. 21) Level I: 10:20-10:50 a.m. Level II: 10:55-11:25 a.m. Level III: 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Level IV/V: 12:15-12:55 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 18 Cost: $60 Morning Aquacise Tues. & Thurs. Sept. 12 - Oct. 19 10:30-11:15 a.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $29 Parent & Child Aquatics Saturdays Sept. 23 - Nov. 18 (No class Oct. 21) Parent/Child (6-24 months) 8-8:30 a.m. Parent/Child (2-3 years) 8:35-9:05 a.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 18 Cost: $60 Splash Bash! Fridays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 22 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 8 Swim for free. Show your employee badge to the lifeguard and sign in. Only employees, employee spouses and employee dependants are eligible. Dependants include children, stepchildren and/or court-ordered eligible foster children, birth to age 26. Water Aerobics Mon. & Wed. Sept. 11 - Nov. 15 7:15-8 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $58 Water Aerobics Mondays Sept. 11 - Nov. 13 7:15-8 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $33 Water Aerobics Wednesdays Sept. 13 - Nov. 15 7:15-8 p.m. Patton Pool Registration: Aug. 25 - Sept. 6 Cost: $33 The Patton and Flohr Pools will be closed Mon., Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
September Blood Drive Blood Drive Sept. 15 Ninety employees and community members gathered for a blood drive in honor of 21-year-old Nate Aller, environmental services worker, on June 23. Nate has been receiving weekly blood transfusions since he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in April. Since the drive was so successful, another is scheduled in honor of Nate on Sept. 15, from noon - 5 p.m. in Brossman Ballroom, Salon II. Sign up by visiting www.mveblooddrive. eventbrite.com. Walk-ins are also welcome. Due to the overwhelming support for Nate during the last drive, the Central PA Blood Bank will be providing additional donation beds and double the amount of employees for screening and registration for the September drive. If you donated blood during the June 23 drive, you are eligible to give again. The common donor must wait at least eight weeks between donations. For donating, you will receive a free T-shirt, Field of Screams passes (for one attraction, Sundays only) and a BOGO Papa John s coupon! Employee Prescriptions Masonic Village's Pharmacy is pleased to announce that it will begin filling prescriptions for employees and family members who are covered by Masonic Village s prescription insurance. For those who have other coverage, most prescription plans are accepted, but you will need to verify your insurance prior to filling your prescriptions. You can get your prescriptions in the following ways: Bring your prescription bottles from your existing pharmacy, and we will transfer the prescriptions. Your provider can send it electronically, by phone or by fax. You can bring the written prescription to the pharmacy. The pharmacy is located on the first floor of the Masonic Health Care Center at the Clinics entrance. Hours for employees to drop off and pick up prescriptions are Mon. - Fri., from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sat., from 2-4 p.m. Cash, check or major credit cards are accepted.
Core Training Core training is a 30-minute class that will challenge your abdominals and back. Participants will be instructed on creative ways to increase ab and back strength. Classes will be held July 5 - Aug. 30 at the Baird Wellness Center on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. $5 per class. Pre-registration at the Baird Wellness Center is required weekly. Registration for each week s class will end on the Monday of that week. For more information, contact Baird Wellness Center at ext. 33783. Healing Touch with Connie Roye Healing Touch is an integrative energy therapy that can be used in conjunction with traditional therapies. It facilitates a deep sense of calm and relaxation, as well as healing for the mind, body and spirit. Healing Touch will restore harmony and balance so your body can self-heal. It is also ideal before and after surgical procedures to help induce healing. Healing Touch energizes you so you feel your best. It helps reduce pain, stress and depression, aids the immune system and creates a sense of well-being. For the month of August, take advantage of this Summer Special! $30 for two hour-long sessions Contact Connie at 717-342-3512 or at the Baird Wellness Center at ext. 33783 for scheduling and information. Healing Touch sessions are provided at the Baird Wellness Center.
Benefit Meetings Scheduled Know Your Benefits for 2018 It s time to communicate the 2018 benefits changes, so make sure you are in the know. You may even win a PRIZE! We will be discussing the 2018 benefit changes along with a review of our newest medical Plan C and HSA benefit. Plan to attend one of these important benefit meetings for benefit communication, as this communication will not be part of the Village meetings held later in the year. Meetings will last approximately 45 minutes. As a courtesy, check with your supervisor and or department manager to see which meeting times works best for you. Tues., Sept. 12 11:15 a.m., Deike Auditorium 12 p.m., Deike Auditorium 2:30 p.m., Deike Auditorium 3:30 p.m., Deike Auditorium 9 p.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 11:15, p.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room Thurs., Sept. 28 7 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 8:15 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 9:15 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 10:30 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 11:30 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room Mon., Sept. 18 7:30 a.m., Keystone Room 10:30 a.m., Keystone Room 11:30 a.m., Keystone Room 2:30 p.m., Deike Auditorium 9 p.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 11:15 p.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room Fri., Sept. 29 8:15 a.m., Deike Auditorium 9:15 a.m., Deike Auditorium 11 a.m., Roosevelt Assembly Room 3 p.m., Washington Classroom Cindy Phillips, executive director, invites you to attend her WHY meetings to find out about things happening on our campus and to get answers to questions you may have. Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Village Café - Masonic Health Care Center Oct. 18, at 11:30 a.m. in the Keystone Room - James Buchanan Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. in the Deike Auditorium - Freemasons Cultural Center Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Village Café - Masonic Health Care Center No meeting in December
Masonic Village Farm Market Masonic Village peaches and Zestar!, Ginger Gold, Summer Rambo and Rose Gold apples are available, as well as local sweet corn, lettuce and ripe red tomatoes, sweet cantaloupes and seedless watermelons. Follow the Farm Market on Facebook for weekly specials. Pick-your-own apples and peaches, Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun., noon - 3 p.m. Summer Hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., noon - 4 p.m. Three Loaves Café Specials Week of Aug. 28 Topped Hot Dogs $4.75 Turkey Veggie Melt $6.50 Cuban Sandwich $6.75 Week of Sept. 4 Chicken Caesar Salad $6.50 Meatball Sub $6 Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burger $6.75 Breakfast Hours Mon. - Sat., 6:30-10 a.m. Sun., 9-11 a.m. Lunch and Dinner Hours Mon. - Sat., 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Call in an order for pick-up: ext. 33520 Orchard View Café Featured ice cream flavors are peaches and cream and java cookies. Featured sundae is peach streusel with fresh peach pureé. Summer Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun., noon - 6 p.m. Orchard 2 Office Only a few weeks left! No subscription required. Select the weeks you want to receive a box. For $21 per box, you will receive a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables. Order by Monday at 7 a.m., for delivery on Wednesday. Pick-up locations are at the Masonic Health Care Center, Masonic Village Child Care Center, Berks Building and Freemasons Cultural Center. For more information and to place your order, go to mvfarmmarket.com or call 361-4520. The Orchard 2 Office program runs through August.
OD & T Classes To schedule the OD&T classes, contact Todd Weitzel, OD&T administrative assistant, at ext. 33390. All classes are listed in the Course Catalog on the Intranet and are held in the Masonic Health Care Center s Washington 1 Classroom, unless otherwise noted. To receive credit, attendance forms must be filled out completely and legibly. Annual Abuse Awareness Tues., Oct. 24 (9:30-10:30 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m., 9:30-10:30 p.m., 10:30-11:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Wed., Oct. 25) Behavioral Approach with those Living with Dementia and Cognitive Impairment New Class Mon., Oct. 2 (8 a.m. - noon) Building and Sustaining Trust Thurs., Aug. 31 (8 a.m. - noon) Coaching Supervision Two-day course, you must attend both days. Wed., Oct. 4 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Wed., Oct. 11 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Coaching Supervision 1-Hour Refresher You must have attended two-day course. Thurs., Nov. 30 (9:15-10:15 a.m. or 2:15-3:15 p.m.) Hand in Hand Thurs., Sept. 28 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Wed., Nov. 29 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Lunch & Learn: Blood Pressure Tues., Oct. 10 (Noon - 1 p.m.) Managing Your Healthcare and Living Well Wed., Nov. 8 (1-2 p.m.) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Thurs., Nov. 16 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Half-hour provided for lunch. Networking for Enhanced Collaboration New Class Thurs., Oct. 19 (8 a.m. - noon) Orientation to Our Culture I Wed., Oct. 25 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Tues., Oct. 31 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Tues., Nov. 28 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Pocket Full of Posies A Stress Relief Seminar Tues., Oct. 3 (1-2 p.m.) Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Mon., Sept. 25 (8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.) Resident Advocate Training Wed., Sept. 20 (8 a.m. - noon) Wed., Oct. 18 (8 a.m. - noon) Wed., Nov. 15 (8 a.m. - noon) Validation Training New Class You must attend all three days. See course catalog for details. Day 1: Tues., Sept. 5 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Day 2: Thurs., Sept. 21 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Day 3: Thurs., Oct. 5 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) To schedule the following CPR classes, contact Diana Sarver, CPR training center coordinator, ext. 33816. Basic Life Support Provider (CPR) Tues., Sept. 12 (11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Mon., Oct. 9 (5:30-9 p.m.) Mon., Oct. 23 (11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Tues., Nov. 7 (11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Heartsaver First Aid Mon., Sept. 11 (11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Mon., Nov. 6 (11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Mission Statement Our not-for-profit caring communities and services assist individuals, families and children in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life through the traditions of Freemasonry. Teambuilder Submissions & Questions: 717-367-1121, ext. 33383 or bbanta@masonicvillages.org The Elizabethtown Teambuilder is published biweekly by the Public Relations Department. Reporting Violations Masonic Village has established a compliance hotline through Lighthouse Services, Inc., to report fraud, unlawful, unethical and other types of improper behavior. Employees may contact Lighthouse Services by using the contact information below. Such reports may be made confidentially and anonymously. Toll-free: 844-600-0095 www.lighthouse-services.com/masonicvillages reports@ lighthouse services.com (Must include company name with report.) Masonic Villages is a Member of LeadingAge, LeadingAge PA, Kairos Health Systems, MCSA.