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With nine access points within 10 miles of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, the Yellow Breeches Creek is a convenient and recreational way to celebrate warmer days. Looking for a waterside way to spend the weekend? Check out our article below! 🚣‍♂️🎣

Floating & Fishing on the Yellow Breeches Creek - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog With nine access points within 10 miles of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, the Yellow Breeches Creek is a convenient and recreational way to celebrate warmer days.

Click the link below to read more about the intergenerational relationship that a Messiah Village resident and Messiah University student formed last summer! ☀️

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Thank you to the Messiah Village Auxiliary who donated $1,000 to the Messiah Lifeways Endowment Fund in honor of Rosene Miller, who retired at the end of June! Rosene served as our Volunteer Manager for 13 years.

Find out why Messiah Village resident John Rabenstein chooses to give to Messiah Lifeways! 🫶

Why I Give: John Rabenstein - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Giving has always been a part of John Rabenstein’s life—from his earliest to his most recent memories.When he was just five years old, he remembers his brother, Kenneth, waking up in the middle of the night with severe symptoms of appendicitis. Ken was rushed to the hospital and was fortunate to...

Treat yourself to something sweet! Check out this listicle from our spring edition of Unscripted.

10 Sweet Stops - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Craving a scoop of something sweet? Work your way through these 10 local ice cream/gelato shops that are all within 10 miles of Messiah Village!

Click on the link below to get to know our VP of Development, Bill Coder!

Heart of a Pastor, Mind of a Businessman - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog I think that a lot of times people think about giving as just writing a check or giving money. My philosophy is that there are three Ts of giving, which is time, talent, and treasure, and everybody has something to give. There’s power in giving back to something that you care about and pouring out...

“I’ve been volunteering here for such a long time—most of my life, really—and I keep coming back because I feel at home here,” said Anushka Konka, who has been volunteering at Messiah Village for the last eight years.

“It doesn’t even feel like I’m working as a volunteer anymore. It’s like I’m coming home from college and spending time with people who feel like friends and family,” she continued. Click the link below to read more about her story. 🫶

Loving & Learning - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Anushka Konka, a senior pre-med student at the University of Pittsburgh, began volunteering with Messiah Lifeways when she was in the eighth grade—

How are you keeping active this summer? Read more about how Messiah Village residents are staying on the move!

How are you keeping active? - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog JOHN “JACK” WOLGEMUTH Jack spends the spring and summer planting and tending to his garden plot on campus—sun hat on his head and watering can in hand. He grows everything from peas, beans, onions, and sweet potatoes to beets, cabbage, cauliflower, and a variety of colorful floral blooms. Howe...

Music Therapy: The Cornerstone of Messiah Lifeways' Memory Care - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog “At a movie you can feel it touching your heart And on every day of the summertime You’ll hear children chasing ice cream carts They’ll play it on your wedding day There must be ’bout a million ways To add some music to your day Music, when you’re alone Is like a companion For your […]

"A Mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." 💗

Residents celebrated with a special Mother's Day tea and enjoyed a delicious Mother's Day Brunch. Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful moms - we hope you all enjoyed your day! 🫖💐

Happy National Nurses Week to each and every nurse at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village! Thank you for treating residents like family and caring for them with love and compassion. Your kindness and care go a long way in brightening residents' lives. We're grateful for your service and for carrying out our mission each day.

Happy National Hairstylist Appreciation Day to the talented hair stylists at Messiah Village! ❤️Something as simple as a new cut or color is vital to your dignity, self-esteem, and overall mood, at any age.

Christ is risen. Hallelujah! May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed hope, faith, love, and joy. ✝️☀️

View the spring edition of “Unscripted”!

In this edition, you can find details about how to make hand-rolled beeswax candles, a DIY birdhouse, book recommendations, and events happening around town. Enjoy a feature on bridging generational gaps and learn more about Vice President of Development, Bill Coder. You’ll also find a Summer Berry Salad recipe from Café 100, a resident’s recipe for Strawberry pizza, and more!

Click here to read the digital version: https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=ODc8789783

There may still be snow on the ground, but the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and little colorful sprouts are slowly peeking up from the ground—all promising signs of spring coming to campus! ☀️🌷

A heartfelt “Thank you” to Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouse for showing love to residents for Valentine’s Day with the delivery of flowers! 💝💐

These beautiful flowers were donated as part of their Valentine’s Day fundraiser.

Is a gift plan right for you? - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Does this sound familiar? “I want to make a generous gift, but I am afraid I will outlive my assets and be left with no income.” “I am leaving an estate gift, but I am also interested in making a gift now to receive an immediate tax deduction.” “I am interested in income that won’t […]

Explore Pathways Institute's Spring 2024 offerings! There's something for everyone to learn and enjoy. 📚https://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/capital-region/

We did it—together! We surpassed our 2023 year-end giving goal! 🎉🎉

Donor generosity led to surpassing 2023 year-end giving goal - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog The generosity of our donors gives us a reason to celebrate the start of a new year!

More SN❄W! It sure does make our campus look beautiful.

Smoked Chicken and Caramelized Vegetable Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Biscuit Crust - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Serves: 10 CHICKEN BRINE 3 lemons, halved 12 bay leaves 1/2 bunch of fresh thyme 1/4 cup honey 5 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 cup kosher salt 1 gallon water 10 boneless chicken thighs Combine all ingredients, not including the chicken thighs, in a large pot and bring to a boil. Bo...

Farm show fun! 🐄🚜🌾

Several residents took a break from the Farm Show’s famous milkshakes, animal exhibits, and countless other engaging displays to pose in front of this year’s butter sculpture!

Across campus, the last bits of Saturday’s snowstorm are hanging on for just a little while longer! ❄️☀️

Living at Messiah Village is more than just a retirement community to many, it’s an investment into a well-deserved life of leisure and the ability to grow older with joy and ease!

Read the blog below to learn more about why retiring in Central PA is well worth it.

Why retire in Central PA? - Messiah Lifeways News & Blog Did you know that Central PA is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country? While we can understand why people relocate to warmer climates to live out their golden years, there are a ton of other reasons to choose the Keystone State. Recently, U.S. News & World Report ranked Harr...