An Honest Life
Esther Slemenda can keep a secret. After all, she did it for a living. Although the details of her work are classified, she is still able to share other stories from her 105 years.
Farmer Frank’s Heart to Serve
Frank Stoltzfus, agricultural production supervisor, took a break from managing Masonic Village's herd of 500 to 600-head of beef cattle for a two-month missionary trip to Zambia, Africa. His dedication to animals and helping others is a lifelong mission.
Meet Our Maintenance Staff: Nelson Kilmer
Nelson Kilmer, maintenance manager at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, grew up around cows - not beef cattle, but the Holsteins on his family's dairy farm. Although he studied theology and psychology (which he uses in his current job) as a student at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, he planned to be a dairy farmer, too.
Recording Memories for Families
This hospice volunteer is writing patients’ legacies as mementos for their families.
Autumn Day Through the Years
The first Autumn Day was held on Oct. 12, 1985. As Masonic Villages has grown in size, so has Autumn Day, but the spirit of the event remains the same. It’s a great opportunity for residents to showcase their home and visit with family, and for PA Masons, Eastern Star and members of other branches of the fraternity to reunite.
A Tattoo Worth a Thousand Words
Masonic Village Hospice staff have a special place in Bill’s heart, as they have guided him through the loss of his wife and throughout his own illness. As he looks down at his tattoo, he is reminded of his love of adventure and for the people who have cared for and about him.
Meet our Maintenance Staff: John Lebzelter
Over the years, John Lebzelter has done everything from restoration tech to working on a cattle farm. On Oct. 13, 2017, he started his job as a maintenance mechanic in the turnover department at Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, where he continues to have that variety in his career.
Residents Collecting Donations for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Committed to serving their community through an annual service project, Masonic Village at Dallas residents are collecting donations for the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia.
Three Generations at Masonic Village
Family traditions come in innumerable varieties, and the Schnabel family has turned retirement into a tradition: the last three generations have all come to live at Masonic Village.
Masonic Village Employee Writes First Book
For Todd Weitzel, administrative assistant at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, there’s nothing worse than reading a story and knowing what will happen next. His own adventurous life story has followed suit.