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Masonic Village News

News and updates from our five communities across the state.

  • Read article 'Celebrating Earth Day'

    April 25, 2017

    At Masonic Villages, every day is Earth Day. Learn more about our efforts to protect our natural resources and enhance the well-being of our residents.

  • Read article 'Grand Changes'

    April 3, 2017

    One of the oldest building at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is about to undergo renovations and updates, offering new spots to gather and dine, while maintaining its historical charm.

  • Read article 'Trouble sleeping? Here are tips to help!'

    March 22, 2017

    As adults age, their sleep patterns often change. It may taker longer to fall asleep than before. Or, you may have a harder time staying asleep, which can result in more naps throughout the day.

  • Read article 'How a Snowstorm Impacts Maintenance-free Living'

    March 20, 2017

    The impact of snow, or any inclement weather, on maintenance-free living, as enjoyed by residents of the Masonic Villages, could be summed up in two words: not much.

  • Read article 'QAPI: Four Letters Spell Quality, Commitment & Care'

    March 9, 2017

    Delivering the highest quality of care to residents is a priority for staff at Masonic Villages, and their efforts are being noticed. The Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown and Sewickley earned QAPI Accreditation.

  • Read article 'A Blessed Life'

    March 7, 2017

    Russell Decker, a resident at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, considers himself blessed. If he were to tell this to his 19-year-old self, he would’ve been looking into the wide eyes of a perplexed young man.

  • Read article 'Turning Exercise into Dollars for Charity'

    March 2, 2017

    Thanks to Ted and Alley Ackroyd, residents, employees and community members who use Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Baird Wellness Center can log their exercise hours for a good cause.

  • Read article 'Forever Grateful – Growing a Veterans’ Garden'

    February 22, 2017

    We owe our country’s veterans a debt of gratitude for their service. In times of unrest, they have put their lives on hold, often leaving their home and families to serve in foreign lands.

  • Read article 'Preparing the Next Generation'

    February 20, 2017

    In early February, we said goodbye to our Temple University intern, Brooke Wright, as she completed her 1,040-hour internship and prepares to take the board-certification exam for music therapy. 

  • Read article 'Welcome, Students!'

    February 15, 2017

    Nothing prepares a student for the future better than real world job experience. Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is teaming up with students from Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit (IU) 13.

  • Read article 'Why move to a retirement community now?'

    January 26, 2017

    In my experience, I have learned you can always find a reason not to move. Making a change is difficult at any stage in your life, and leaving a home after 50 + years of memories is not an easy task.

  • Read article 'Mama, are you happy?'

    January 17, 2017

    Many of you know we have a 3 year old son who asks all sorts of questions about life. One of his favorite questions to me is “mama, are you happy”?