Solving a Puzzle Predicament
Known as “The Puzzle Lady,” Karen Kostenbauder is dedicated to keeping hundreds of puzzles shuffling through Masonic Village to the delight of puzzle enthusiasts.
Exercising to Maintain an Independent Life
Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it offers numerous benefits for older adults, including lowering the risk of falls, improving mental health and cognitive function, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and helping muscles grow stronger.
Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion
Widely known as “meditation in motion,” tai chi has become a popular exercise for those looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
A Picture-Perfect Opportunity
As it develops and grows, the photography club hopes to attract new members to join in on the group’s journey, no matter their experience or expertise,
Living Green with Solar Power
Masonic Village’s 3 MW solar power system produces 3.4 million kWh per year and approximately 15% of the campus’ electricity. It generates a rate of return of between 14 and 20% and results in cost savings of $250,000 annually.
Small Campus, Big Ideas
Masonic Village at Warminster is the smallest of Masonic Villages’ campuses, but the variety of activities and fun offered to residents is huge.
Having Fun at the Auto/Hobby Club
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has over 30 resident clubs. Thanks to residents George Lyter, John Reitz and Carl Wolfe, they've gained another one, the Auto/Hobby Club.
A Colorful Life
Just like her husband's distant relative, the abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Evelyn Pollock isn't afraid of color.
“Feline” Fine at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
Resident Carolyn Pike recently helped prepare three foster kittens for their permanent homes, caring for them for six weeks. Her foster experience began seen years ago as a volunteer with the Humane League in Florida. After retirement and losing her husband and dog, it has given her "a reason to get out of bed in the morning."
Masonic Village Named 3rd “Best in Wellness” in North America
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep recognized Masonic Village at Elizabethtown with the Pinnacle Award and Beacon Award for being among the best-in-class for successfully fostering a wellness-centered environment to benefit all who live and work in their community.
