Aug. 30- Sept. 12, 2021 #18

Farewell PartyThere will be a farewell party for John Wenzlau on Friday, September 17th at 1pm in the Auditorium. All residents are invited to attend.

Congratulations to Glencroft University’s first graduates. The 13 graduates will be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, September 8th at 6pm, with only invited guests in attendance due to occupancy limits. Please join in by watching the ceremony live on GTV4.The graduates are: Anita Younkin, Barbara Fogel, Barbara Lothrop, Betty Nelson, Jean Verbarg, Ken Wixon, Nancy Proctor, Ramona Yoder, Robin Lyons (in memory), Sharon Wixon, Susan Stedfield, Teresa Young and Tom Grode.

Cruise WeekAre you ready for an adventure? Cruise Week is September 13-17! Pick up your Cruise Week booklet and get your tickets at the Activities table in Henry’s, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.

Cruise Week TournamentsSign up with the Activities Volunteer in Henry’s (Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm) by September 8th to play in one or more tournaments during Cruise Week: Pinochle, Carpet Ball, Dominoes and Hand & Foot.

Glencroft Community Association MeetingOn Tuesday, September 7th at 3:30pm there will be a Glencroft Community Association (GCA) meeting in the Auditorium. Please plan to attend as it is necessary to have at least 55 residents there in order to have a quorum, the minimum number of residents who must be present at a meeting before any business can be transacted.

AnnouncementFollowing up on our previous announcement of John Wenzlau’s retirement, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging Executive Leadership Staff and the Board of Directors are excited to announce your new CEO

& President, John Thorhauer. John will begin his career with Glencroft on September 1, 2021. John Wenzlau’s last day on campus is September 17, 2021. John Wenzlau will continue to consult for Glencroft until December 31, 2021. Please be assured we have a planned transition period that will allow our new leader, John Thorhauer, the opportunity to gain campus knowledge and subject matter expertise directly from John Wenzlau. We thank John Wenzlau for his many years of service and for bringing ZoeLife and the Center for Modern Aging to Glencroft!If you have any questions, reach out to your Chief People Officer, Tommy Medina at 623.512.4005 or tmedina@glencroft.com.

Glencroft University The Fall semester of Glencroft University starts on September 13th, with more than 30 lectures planned. Pick up your copy of the Glencroft University Catalog. Register to attend a lecture by calling 623.930.5697. If you miss a lecture or want to see it again, watch it on GTV4 at 5pm the day that it is held.

Labor Day ClosuresIn observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 6th, Activities, the Community Support Center, Concierge, Corporate Offices, Transportation, and the Performance Center will be closed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Information, news and updates are available on GTV Channels 2 and 4.September Birthdays!

Brenda Little 1Jan Walding 1Gilbert Zieke 1Charlotte Flis 2Shirley Bell 3Dale Dean 5Arlene King 5Joan Domning 6Duane Nelson 7Martina Deeb 10Allene O’Connor 11Marilyn Hitterbrand 12Dorothy Luker 12

Fall Wii Bowling LeagueJoin the Fall Wii Bowling league by attending a Wii Bowling meeting on Thursday, September 2nd at 10am in the Auditorium. Wii Bowling is now in the Crossing Lounge.

Glencroft Food BankThe next Glencroft Food Bank will be on Wednesday, September 8th from 7:30-9am in the Auditorium.

Can You Hear Me?Ascent Audiology is on campus every other Wednesday from 1-5pm in our Clinic. They will be here September 8th. Call 602.652.2099 for an appointment. They offer hearing tests, battery replacement, cleaning of hearing aids and other services.

Catholic Service on CampusGather with other Catholics to watch mass on TV in the Towers South 2nd floor lobby every Sunday, from 9-10am. Communion will be given on the 1st and 3rd Sundays by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Friday Night EntertainmentOn September 3rd, T.A. Burrows will be performing Timeless, a tribute to songs from the Great American Songbook, in the Auditorium at 6pm.On September 10th, The Hallelujah Band will be back playing blues, rock, Christian music and some hits from the 1960’s, at 6pm in the Auditorium.

COVIDPlease call the Community Support team at 623.847.3084 or 3006, if you received the COVID vaccination off campus or if you were diagnosed with COVID.

Used Ink Jet Cartridges WantedPlease turn in your used ink jet cartridges at the Marketplace and we will receive credit for purchasing paper for the computers in the library and also for the GCA.

Plastic Bag RecyclingThe GCA is working on developing a Plastic Bag Recycling Program for Glencroft. Details will be announced at the September 7th GCA Community Meeting at 3:30pm in the Auditorium.

Wednesday Night MoviesGod Bless the Broken Road, is a 2018 American Christian drama film that is a loose interpretation of the 1994 song by the same name. It will be shown on September 1st at 6pm in the Auditorium. Free popcorn and soda are available. There will not be a movie on September 8th.

Thanksgiving ProductionWould you like to be a part of our Resident Thanksgiving Musical Play in November? Contact Georgia Lindsey at 602.617.5184.

Needle CraftersIf you enjoy crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, or embroidery, the Needle Crafters will be meeting on Friday, September 10th at 1pm in the Crossings Lounge. Bring your project to work on and spend time with this friendly group that meets every Fridays.

Calling All PennsylvaniansThe PA Keystone Klub meets on the second Monday, monthly, at 10am in the Copper Club. (Please note the time and location change.) Join this friendly group on September 13th.

Women’s Bible StudyThe Community of Faith is offering a Women’s Bible Study that will run September 30-November 18. It will be on Thursdays from 9:30-11am in the University Room. They will be studying, The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. The study looks at the lives of 16 biblical women, the meaning of their life and how they relate to each other and to us. Please sign up by calling 623.847.3067. The cost of the book is $10.

Library BooksIf you enjoy reading but are unable to get down to the library, located next to the Activities Center, there is now a library cart set up at Henry’s! Check out a book or return ones that you have finished. (For those able to navigate the stairs, the library is still open.)

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am Fit & Fab Exercise: GTV4 9am Catholic Service: T2SL10am Community of Faith Worship Service: AUD & GTV44pm Just Dance: GTV45pm CoF Worship Service: GTV4

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am Zoe Fitness: GTV48-10am Wii Bowling: CL8am-12pm Performance Center (CLOSED Sept. 4)12-2pm Ping Pong: MC 1pm Mahjong: HP1-3pm Double Deck Pinochle: T2SL4pm ZoeFlow: GTV45pm CoF Worship Service: GTV4

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am ZoeFlow: GTV48am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am-3pm Performance CenterSep 2: 10am Wii Bowling Fall League Meeting: AUD 10am Bingo: GTV412-3pm Glencroft Quilters: QSSep 13: 1-3pm Ceramics: CR1:30pm Hand & Foot Class: HP4pm Yoga: GTV4 5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP5pm Dominoes: CL

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am Fit & Fab Exercise: GTV48am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am-3pm Performance Center8:30-10:30am Wood Carvers: CR10am Evan Oswald’s Writing Group: CL1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Hand and Foot: HP 2:30pm Poetry Group: CL4pm Just Dance: GTV46pm Entertainment: AUD Sep 3: T.A. BurrowsSep 10: The Hallelujah Band

FRIDAYTHURSDAY

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Information, news and updates are available on GTV Channels 2 and 4.

TUESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY 6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP 7:30am Zoe Fitness: GTV48am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am-3pm Performance Center1pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1-3pm Ping Pong: MC 1pm Double Deck Pinochle: T2SL1pm Scrabble: CL1:15pm Bunco: HP4pm ZoeFlow: GTV4 5pm Women’s Water Exercise: IP6pm Dominoes: T2SL

Sep 6th LABOR DAY Offices, Transportation, Activities and the Performance Center is closed

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am Yoga: GTV48am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am-3pm Performance CenterAug 31: 9am Breakfast Bingo: AUD $*10am-12pm SIP/PIP Swimming: IP1pm Hand & Foot: HP 2pm Bridge: CLSep 7: 3:30pm GCA Meeting: AUD 4pm Fit & Fab Exercise: GTV45pm Dominoes: CL

6am-8pm Swimming Pool: IP7:30am Just Dance: GTV4Sep 8: 7:30-9am Food Bank: AUD8am Women’s Water Exercise: IP8am-3pm Performance Center9-11am Ceramics: CR10:30am Tip Top Trivia: GTV41pm Arthritic Women’s Water Exercise: IP1pm Five Crowns: HPSep 8: 1pm Resident Reps: AUD2:30pm Euchre: HP4pm Zoe Fitness: GTV46pm Movie: AUDSep 1: God Bless the Broken RoadSep 8: 6pm Glencroft University Graduation AUD*/GTV4

SPIRITUAL LIFECommunity of Faith Worship Sunday, 10-11am, AUD & GTV4Replays Sat & Sun, 5pm, GTV4

SHOPPINGCERAMICS Daily: 843.697.7044 • Villas case

GCA MARKETPLACE (2 shoppers)Groceries and toiletriesMon, Wed, Fri, 9am-1pm1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9am-1pmTHRIFT SHOP Closed until the Elevator is fixed

ARTSCeramicsWed, 9-11am, CR2nd Thurs, 1-3pm, CR

Glencroft QuiltersThurs, 12-3pm, QS

Mat Makers (starts in October)Thurs, 1-3pm, CL (Not on 3rd week)

Needle Crafters (starts Sept. 10)Fri, 1pm, CL

Wood CarversFri, 8:30-10:30am, CR

DININGBISTRO 623-847-3085Monday–Friday Breakfast: 7:30am-9amLunch: 10:30am-2pmHENRY’S 623-847-3111Monday–Sunday: Breakfast 7am-10am,Lunch/Dinner 11am-6pm TOWERS 623-847.3055Breakfast: 7-9amLunch: 11am-1pm, Dinner: 4:30-6pm

GAMESBingo (GTV4)Thurs, 10amBridgeTues, 2pm, CLBuncoMon, 1:15pm, HPDominoesMon, 6pm, T2STues & Thurs, 5pm, CLEuchreWed, 2:30pm, HPFive CrownsWed, 1pm, HPHand & FootTues & Fri, 1pm, HPThurs, 1:30pm, HP Learn to playLive Trivia (GTV4)Wed, 10:30amMahjongSat, 1pm, HP

Ping Pong Mon, 1-3pm, MCSat, 12-2pm, MCPinochle (Double Deck)Mon, 1-3pm / Sat, 1-3pm, T2SLScrabbleMon, 1pm, CL

Wii Bowling (open)Sat, 8-10am, CL

FITNESSArthritic Women’s Water ExerciseMon, Wed & Fri, 1pm, IP

Fit & Fab (GTV4)Sun & Fri, 7:30am / Tues, 4pm

Just Dance (GTV4)Sun & Fri, 4pm / Wed, 7:30am

Performance CenterMon-Fri, 8am-3pm / Sat 8am-12pm(M-F closed for lunch 12-1pm)

PIP/SIP Swimming (Private Class)Tues, 10am-12pm, IP

Swimming PoolSun - Sat, 6am-8pm, IP

Women’s Water ExerciseMon-Fri, 8-8:50am, IPMon & Thurs, 5-6pm, IP

Yoga (GTV4)Tues, 7:30am / Thurs, 4pm

Zoe Fitness (GTV4)Mon & Sat, 7:30am / Wed, 4pm

Zoe Flow (GTV4)Mon & Sat, 4pm / Thurs, 7:30am

GROUPSEvan Oswald’s Writing GroupFri, 10am, CL Movie Selection Group3rd Wed, 1pm, CC PA Keystone Klub2nd Mon, 10am, CC

LOCATIONSAC Activities Center/Villa PonderosaAUD AuditoriumCC Copper ClubCL Crossing LoungeCSC Community Support CenterCR Crossings Craft RoomGTV4 Channel 4HP Henry’s Patio (indoors) IP indoor Pool MC Movement Center PC Performance CenterQS Quilt StudioT2SL Towers 2nd Floor South LobbyTDR Towers Dining RoomTA Towers Amphitheater UR University RoomVP Villa Ponderosa/Activities CtrWC Wellness CenterKEY:*Reservations Required$ Cost Involved

QUICK DIAL Accounting: 623.847.3065 Activities: 623.847.3081 Chaplain: 623.847.3115 Community Support Center 623.847.3084/3006 Concierge: 623.847.3058 Corporate: 623.939.9475 Glencroft @ Home: 623.203.3084 IT Help Desk: 623.847.3155 Performance Center: 623.930.5697 Security: 602.768.1659 / 6578 Spiritual Life: 623.847.3066