Memory Cafe
2026-02-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Grab some coffee and please join us for a monthly Memory Café, hosted by Harry and Hazel Urban and Melody Karick, ForgeWorks Dementia Consultant and Educator. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Lancaster and will be held at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month.

Harry is living purposefully with dementia. Hazel, Harry’s wife, models being a happy care partner. Our monthly gatherings will give us time socialize, share our journeys and laugh together. We will also focus on how to live a happy, purpose-filled life with a dementia diagnosis, give you hope and encourage building new dreams together.

Anyone living with a dementia diagnosis and their care partner is welcome to this inclusive event. Please reach out to Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

First Friday Pop-Up Artisan Demonstration
2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Please stop by The Artisans Corner as resident artist Pixie Boswell will demonstrate how she makes button jewelry.

Sunday Worship at The Community Church at Garden Spot Village
2026-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Rev. Eric Ritz will preach. Voices of Praise will provide special music as part of this classical-style service. The public is welcome to join us for worship. To join us online, click here.

Care Partner Friends
2026-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Topic: Understanding the “Why” behind the “What;” If you are a care partner for a person with memory loss, join us in the Concord Room (across from the Harvest Table) for a time of learning and connecting with one another.

Contact Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Book Club for People with Brain Changes
2026-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Prayer & Meditation Room, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Anyone who is experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges is welcome to join this book club, led by Janie Martin, ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant in the Prayer and Meditation Room. Please connect with Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Blessings of Hope Volunteer Day
2026-02-11 07:45 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 11:30 - 16:00 | PA
An opportunity to assist with a local food ministry. We leave GSV at the Apartment Suites Lobby and volunteer at Blessings of Hope in Leola, sorting and packing vegetables and fruit to distribution to those in need. Pre-register to Chaplain Chet Yoder @ 6203.

Women In Community Breakfast
2026-02-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Village Square, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Guest Speaker: GSV Resident, Sue Fitzgerald

Join us in February as Sue will share her recent experience serving with GSV Travel with Purpose Team in Kenya with Missions of Hope International. She will offer a firsthand look at the transformative work being done through education, community partnership, and the hope taking root in the lives of children and families. Her reflections will give us a deeper understanding of God’s work around the world, through our relationship with sponsored children and how we can participate through prayer, support, and awareness.

My Fellow Traveler
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
This group provides a relaxed setting for those experiencing cognitive changes to receive support and learn tips for resilient living with memory loss. Contact Leslie Hartman at 717.355.6076 for more information.

Servant Stage Presents: Seasons of Love Cabaret
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Join us for a lively and uplifting performance by Servant Stage: Seasons of Love Cabaret! Enjoy a fun evening filled with great music, energetic showtunes, and heartfelt storytelling—featuring some of Lancaster’s most talented singers and storytellers. This special performance brings the magic of musical theatre right to you, blending familiar favorites with engaging moments that will have you smiling all night long. Each cabaret offers a unique, up‑close experience with performers you’ll instantly love, making it the perfect way to enjoy an evening of creativity, community, and pure entertainment.

Sunday Worship at The Community Church at Garden Spot Village
2026-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Dr. Peter Teague will preach. This service will provide a special Mission Moment. The public is welcome to join us for worship. To join us online, click here.

Tapestry Talk
2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Our guest for February will be Elizabeth Sota who will share her story of immigration from Puerto Rico along with sharing about her current ministry of teaching sewing skills to refugee women in Lancaster.

The Road Ahead: What is Dementia and how does it Affect the Brain?
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled the Road Ahead. This first session in this series addresses what dementia is and how it affects the brain. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

Compassionate Neighbors
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Interested in learning how to support friends, neighbors, or family members experiencing cognitive challenges? Join us in a relaxed, educational discussion. Contact Leslie Hartman at 717.355.6076 for more information.

Look & Learn Informational Session
2026-02-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Invite your friends and family to join us for an informational session where you will learn firsthand about the welcoming way of life at Garden Spot Village! The informational session will be followed by a delicious lunch with Garden Spot Village residents and a walking tour of our campus. Register here today.

Tapestry Tales - A Book Study
2026-02-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Reading with intention and weaving community. Join us for a year-long monthly book study featuring Pennsylvania authors – many from Lancaster County – and a variety of genres. Each book invites us to hear the diverse voices that make up the rich tapestry of life in our region and beyond. February’s selection: The Journey of an Old White Dude by John R. Gerdy.

Sunday Worship at The Community Church at Garden Spot Village
2026-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Pastor John Meck will preach. The Chapel Choir will provide special music as part of this classical-style service. The public is welcome to join us for worship. To join us online, click here.

Parkinson's Friends in Community
2026-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
Guest Speaker: Sue Reath, owner of Crush PD

The Power of Purposeful Movement and Exercise; Join us at Gardens Tower for a fun and engaging time of learning how exercise benefits those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Contact Sherilyn Lapp at 717.355.6264 for more information.

Art Talk
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Bruce Poulterer will be doing an art talk based on American Illustrations and live watercolor demonstration.

New Holland Historical Society: Turnpike Pile Markers of Lancaster County
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Generations ago, Lancaster County had ten “turnpikes” that ran through many of its towns, with small markers noting the distance at each mile. While they were once critical, today, many of these markers have been removed, destroyed, or simply vanished from their original locations. Cory Van Brookhaven will discuss the history of these objects and also present updates on the whereabouts of many of these important parts of our county’s history.

Sunday Worship at The Community Church at Garden Spot Village
2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Reverend Eric Ritz will preach. Tim Wright will provide special music as part of this classical-style service. The public is welcome to join us for worship. To join us online, click here.

Library Book Sale
2026-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
The Garden Spot Village Library will offer their semi-annual book sale in the Village Park. Stop by for great books at great prices!

Lifelong Learning Speaker Series: Andrew Lilley
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Andrew Lilley is the great nephew of the child Babe Ruth visited in the hospital in 1926 and then promised, “I’ll knock a homer for you!” Andrew will share the story and host a viewing of the documentary.

This event is free and open to the public.

1st Friday Pop-Up
2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Please join us as resident artisan Ken Harnish demonstrates his craft and displays cell phone holders, jewelry boxes and other wood items outside The Artisans Corner. On the first Friday of each month, The Artisans Corner offers a demonstration. While you are here, stop by The Artisans Corner and find delightful, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Healthcare Open House
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Two or three times a year, we host a series of Friday afternoon Open Houses. These two-hour events offer you an opportunity to explore the personal care, memory care, DayBreak and Garden Spot Village At Home services.
To register for the Healthcare Open House, click here.

Sunday Worship at The Community Church at Garden Spot Village
2026-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Pastor Chet Yoder will preach. The Village Ringers will provide special music as part of this classical-style service. The public is welcome to join us for worship. To join us online, click here.

Book Club for People with Brain Changes
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village Prayer & Meditation Room, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Anyone who is experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges is welcome to join this book club, led by Janie Martin, dementia educator and consultant. Please connect with Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Care Partner Friends in Community
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Garden Spot Village offers a care partner friends in community group for family care partners of persons with dementia or Alzheimer’s, which will meet on Monday, March 9 at 10am in the Concord Room at Garden Spot Village.

The topic for March is Facing Crossroads.

If you are a care partner for a person with memory loss, join us for a time of learning and connecting with each other.

The program is free and open to the public. Call Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.

Voices of Praise
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557, United States, PA, 17557, United States
Voices of Praise, a local youth chorus made up of 100 homeschool students under the direction of Jeff Swanson (director of Meistersingers), will sing. Join us for this inspiring evening of a capella singing.

This event is free and open to the public.
