Masonic Village News
A Unique Perspective on Retirement Living
Brenda Evanko walks the talk when it comes to her former career in sales and marketing with Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. She believed so much in the lifestyle she was selling, she now calls Masonic Village home.
A Love for the Ages
Married for 72 years on Aug. 26, 2022, it is clear that Jim and Mary Whitacre’s love story is one for the ages. Since meeting in 1949 and marrying the following year, they have celebrated the arrival of four children, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
The Best Things Come in Pairs
Identical twins Kitty Brandt and Lois Vaughn have called Masonic Village at Elizabethtown home for longer than most residents. First moving on campus at just 13 years old, the sisters have since returned for retirement – as neighbors!
Getting Back to Life and Each Other
Denise and Gerald “Jerry” Francis were not planning to move, but sometimes life doesn't go as planned. In early May 2021, Jerry became critically ill, and after multiple surgeries, he was given little hope of survival. Rehabilitation at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill gave him hope for recovery and the possibility of reuniting with his wife of more than 50 years.
“Big” and “Loud” Efforts to Treat Parkinson’s Disease at Masonic Village
To better help residents dealing with Parkinson's disease, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown's Outpatient Rehabilitation department has incorporated some new programming and technology into their treatment approach.
A Dream Retirement
When Curt and Pat Alt decided they wanted to downsize last June, they selected Masonic Village at Dallas because it was a small, quiet community close to their family and offered maintenance-free living.
Additional News & Publications
Elizabethtown Village Living
February Elizabethtown Village Living
Read past issues of Elizabethtown Village Living
Lafayette Hill Village Living
January Lafayette Hill Village Living
Read past issues of Lafayette Hill Village Living
Village Voice Magazine
Village Voice – Fall 2022
Read past issues of Village Voice
Sewickley Village Living
February Sewickley Village Living
Read past issues of Sewickley Village Living
Reflections
Reflections - Fall 2022
Read past issues of Reflections
Annual Report
News Coverage
- Vibrant Living: Head Over Heels Balance Class
- Masonic Village at Elizabethtown to open end-of-life care center
- Central Penn Business Journal's Power Health Care List
- Masonic Village of Sewickley offers college scholarships to its dining room servers
- Jerry Cole: A life in service (p. 15)
- Local pastor, someone the community can count on
- Ephrata basketball legend Von Nieda celebrates a century
- Sewickley woman becomes top fundraiser in PA for Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
- Celebrating National Ag Day on Good Day PA
- A Passion for Produce
- Veterans remember their fellow service members
- How Lancaster County retirement communities found bright spots in a year of challenges
- Best Senior Living Communities
- It 'techs' a Village
- Retirement Communities use technology, creativity to keep residents well and connected
- Victory Gardens 2.0: Masonic Village gardeners raise their shovels for the greater good
- Advances in technology make life easier for county's older population
- Celebrating Music Therapy
- Living Smart: Wall Street Journal Podcast
- Masonic Village to have the most solar power of any retirement community in U.S.
Media Contacts
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Tina L. Lutter, APR
Corporate Director of Public Relations
Masonic Villages
717-367-1121, ext. 33285
tlutter@masonicvillages.org
Debra L. Davis
Public Relations Manager
Masonic Villages
717-367-1121, ext. 33529
ddavis@masonicvillages.org
Michele B. Besso
Public Relations Specialist
Masonic Villages
610-825-6100, ext. 1233
mbesso@masonicvillages.org