In-Person Classes & Trips
Looking to learn with purpose in community?
Browse the upcoming in-person events & classes that require sign-up.
Dementia Learning for Residents and Community-Third Tuesday
Dementia education for the community and Garden Spot Village
Held the third Tuesday of each month, in the Theater at Garden Spot Village. This is a free event, and all are welcome.
APRIL
Thursday, April 30, 12:45pm depart | Fulton Theatre | Hairspray | Cost: $18
Location: Fulton Theatre, Lancaster
Fulton Theatre: Hairspray. Change the world, one dance step at a time! You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Approximate Typical Runtime: 2hrs 30min with intermission.
Cost: $18 for ticket and transportation
MAY
Sunday, May 3 depart 1:45pm | The Lancaster Chorale Spring Concert | Cost $8 + donation
Depart 1:45pm Apt. Suites Lobby for Gardner Theatre, Lancaster | Cost: $8, transportation
Concert begins at 3pm.
Behold the Lamb features Requiem by Gabriel Fauré & Missa Festiva by John Leavitt as well as anthems by Gounod, Mendelssohn, & Mozart accompanied by a professional live orchestra.
Offering will be received.
Monday, May 4 | Stronger Memory Program
9:15 am
Garden West Conference Room
Please let us know if you plan on attending this first meeting, which will introduce the program.
There is no obligation to continue with the program, however we do need to know how many sample pages to print for the meeting.
Questions? Contact Sherilyn Lapp 717.355.6264
Tuesday, May 5 depart 9:30am | Tour Paradise Station and Lunch | Cost: $8
9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby for Strasburg.
Cost: $8, transportation, meal on own
Explore one of Lancaster Co’s most unique and iconic locations where you can eat, stay, and play…all in one place. Owners, Kat & Tyler Prickett, will give a personalized tour unique to GSV residents – go behind the scenes to The Barn at Paradise Station (home to Perfect Harmony), The Red Caboose Motel, and Casey Jones’ Restaurant. Learn what it takes to operate this 9-acre property, its history, and have the chance to ask Pricketts questions about the work they do as proprietors. Enjoy lunch aboard Casey Jones’ Restaurant where you’ll eat in a real train car from the 1920s Pennsylvania Railroad. Finish this adventure at the gift shop, petting zoo or buggy rides. Finally, amazing steam engines from Strasburg Railroad go right past the front door. All aboard!
Tuesday, May 5 – 11:30am-2pm, Concord Room | Resident Nurses Luncheon
Details: Grab lunch on own at Harvest Table.
Guest speaker and former nurse, Donna Haase, will present a program, A Salute to the History of Military Nurses.
Beverages and cake provided.
Vaccine Clinic – May 7, 2026, 9am-11am | Wellness Room (near pool)
Sign up for a slot between 9AM – 11AM
Wellness Room (near the pool)
Sign up for a Vaccine Spring Booster (COVID, RSV & Shingles) appointment.
Wednesday, May 13 | Women in Community Breakfast | Cost: $8
8am, Village Park
Cost: $8
Join us to hear from our Executive Director, Jen Lambert, as she reflects on milestones in her faith journey and what they’ve taught her about God. From significant life events to the quiet, everyday moments, Jen will share how these experiences have shaped her trust in God.
**If registration occurs after 6pm on Tuesday, May 12, your name may not be on the list at 8am, as it is created during working hours. Thank you for your understanding and patience at check in.
Friday, May 15 | 9AM | Wisdom Course | Cost: FREE
9AM – 12PM
Meet in the Forge
This course meets the third Friday of the month.
The most common comment that we get on the Wisdom Course is that “It’s Changed My Life.”
This course allows you to go through your life’s journey by breaking down your lived experiences and doing that through a lens of storytelling. Nobody wants to get advice, but people love a story.
Join instructor Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, for this learning opportunity.
Tuesday, May 19 depart 10:30am | Lancaster County Community Auction/Mud Sale | Cost: $8+
10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby for Stoltzfus Family’s Farm, 5541 Old Philadelphia Pike, Salisbury Township
Cost: $8, transportation, all other purchases on own
Join the Lancaster County Community as they host to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA. Auction items will include antiques, collectibles, crafts, furniture, toys, tools, quilts, dolls, sheds, lawn furniture, shrubs, flowers, new/used furniture, games, gift certificates & more! Delicious Lancaster County food (including desserts!) will be available throughout the day.
*Please note: Bring cash or check with you to purchase food items. Please also bring your Driver’s License to register for a bidder number if you plan on participating in the Auction. Items can be paid for by cash, check or credit cards.
***Residents should be prepared for standing and walking.***
Tuesday, May 26 depart 1:10pm | Amish History Tour and September Farm | Cost: $16
1:10pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Cost: $16, tour & transportation,all other purchases on own
Paul Schenk will be a step on educational guide. He will discuss the Conestoga Valley settlement of 1760 in the beautiful Conestoga Headwater region, which is the oldest continuing Amish Mennonite settlement in America. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. We’ll make a pit stop at September Farm before returning to GSV.
Wednesday, May 27 depart 10:45am | Ladies to Lunch: B2B Bistro, West Reading | Cost: $8 + meal on own
Depart 10:45am • Apartment Suites Lobby
Cost: $8, transportation and food on own.
Dine with a historic, industrial vibe occupying the first floor of the historic Narrow Fabric Building. Based on the “garden-to-table” concept, our Executive Chef and his talented team transform the freshest locally-sourced ingredients into delectable culinary creations reminiscent of the American and Mediterranean bistro-style of cooking.
Sunday, May 31 depart 12:30pm | Lancaster Stormers Baseball | Cost $8
Lancaster Stormers vs. Long Island Ducks
Depart 12:30pm Apt. Suites Lobby for Penn Medicine Park.
Game 1:30pm
Cost: $8, GSV transportation or drive on own, FREE game ticket courtesy of GSV.
Concessions on own: Card Only
In an effort to expedite entry and for your safety, guests are prohibited from bringing non-clear bags, including backpacks and draw-string bags, into the ballpark. Only clutch purses and/or fanny packs (no larger than 5″ x 7″), clear bags (no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″), medical bags, and diaper bags will be permitted into Penn Medicine Park. All bags will be subject to inspection upon entry in accordance with security regulations. Strollers/ wheelchairs allowed.
June
Wednesday, June 3, depart 7am | Elite: Havre de Grace Dine Around | $148
Depart 9:15am • Apartment Suites Lobby
Cost: $148
Travel with us to Havre de Grace, Maryland where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Susquehanna River. We begin with award-winning soup and salad at Coakley’s, a folksy Irish pub located in beautiful downtown. The main course will be served just a few steps away at MacGregor’s Restaurant, a well-known landmark in the city located on the waterfront. Built in 1924, MacGregor’s is housed in a building that was originally a bank. After lunch, you will have free time to stroll around historic downtown and shop in the delightful mix of independent shops.
Wednesday, June 17 depart 7:30am | UNTO Global Packing
7:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby for Mount Joy.
Return approximately 2pm.
Help relieve suffering for people in the toughest places on earth and share the eternal hope of Jesus by preparing humanitarian supplies to ship to international partners. Volunteering contributes to restoring dignity and revealing hope!
Join our fall mission packing event with other GSV volunteers.
Lunch provided.
Closed-toe shoes required.
Registration closes Thursday, April 30.