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If you enjoy a beautiful floral arrangement at White Horse Village, odds are decent that Beth Stensrud had something to do with it.
Here, she has found a place where she can use her gifts, connect with friends, and free up time she used to spend on tasks around the house. And one of her favorite things to do is brighten up campus with creative floral displays.
Beth minored in art in college, and picked up her flower-arranging skills at a garden club she belonged to in Wallingford. Eventually, she even opened a small business in her home where she created silk flower arrangements and Christmas decorations. She also enjoys growing living flowers outdoors.
Prospective residents who visit for tours and luncheons have almost certainly seen more of Beth’s artistic touch, as she regularly leads volunteers in creating centerpieces for the tables—like the fresh bouquets at the most recent Garden Day. “I’m happy to do it,” she says.
While Beth values the chance to enjoy her hobby and use her creative gifts, that’s not the only thing that drew her to this community.
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Make plans for Octofair now before your calendar fills up! This year’s event, featuring all kinds of items for sale, raffles, a silent auction, food, games for kids, and more, is slated for two days:
- Friday, October 16th, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17th, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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We're excited to announce that voters picked White Horse Village as a gold winner in the Best Senior Communities and Best Independent Living categories for the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly Favorites contest! We're grateful for the recognition and honored by the support of voters in this region.
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Planning for White Horse Village's future expansion continues to move forward through the township review process.
The Edgmont Township Planning Commission completed its initial review of the preliminary sketch plan and conducted a site walk. In May, we met with township engineers to review feedback and discuss the proposed plans.
Our architectural and design team is currently refining the plans based on comments and recommendations received during the review process. A revised sketch plan will be submitted to the township, with formal review by the Planning Commission anticipated in early fall.
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Interested in moving
to White Horse Village?
Take the next step by joining one—or both—of our interest clubs:
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Priority Club: Waitlist for existing residences
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Starting Gate Club: Waitlist for future newly built residences
As a club member, you'll enjoy exclusive invitations to special events and gain access to programs and amenities, including concerts, educational lectures, and our Wellness Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in our vibrant community, envision your future here, and begin building a network of friends while you wait for your preferred home.
To request more information or schedule a personal campus tour, call 610-675-2054 or email the sales team.
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For an insider's look at Philadelphia
history, we have an in-house expert
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When she was 17, Cathy Siegl took a trip that would spark a lifelong interest in the American Colonial era. As her family traveled to Florida, they passed billboard after billboard for the newly established Colonial Williamsburg, and Cathy begged her father to let them stop and check it out. Later, Cathy’s interests in the Colonial and Federal periods found their focus in the Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park.
Today, Cathy, now a resident at White Horse Village, introduces others to fascinating stories from the founding of our nation by volunteering to lead walking tours in Philadelphia with the Independence Historical Trust, which supports the park. In June, she led a special tour for some of her fellow residents.
Cathy has been leading tours for more than 20 years now.
“I have a lot of fun,” Cathy says. “I love it.” She’s drawn in by the way there’s always something new to learn about history. “I love reading, and belong to a history reading group. I read as much as I can about the period.”
| | A new era in dining begins | | |
Important changes are coming to the dining scene at White Horse Village—a new dining provider and an extensive remodeling of the kitchen area.
We recently launched a partnership with Cura Hospitality to provide dining services. Cura, based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, specializes in senior living, healthcare, and community environments. The company stood out for how well it matched our priorities of quality, innovation, hospitality, engagement, and satisfaction.
As Cura comes aboard, we’re providing them the tools needed to be successful with a major overhaul of the kitchen, set to begin in July. Since our founding more than 35 years ago, the kitchen has seen modifications and upgrades from time to time, but it is time for a more thorough modernization.
White Horse Village is committed to providing a quality dining experience with the same services and hours throughout the transition and renovation.
| | A Senior Living Vendor Showcase brought visitors to campus in May to learn more about retirement options. | | Resident Saundra Shepard, who works with Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to a visitor about real estate services at the vendor showcase. | | Chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracey’s March appearance was a hit, so she returned in late May to share insights and tips on tea and chocolate pairings (with tasty samples). | | Thanks to everyone who came out on Garden Day for a tour and conversations with residents! | |
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In anticipation of our nation’s 250th birthday, we heard from Dr. Emily Sneff, author of When the Declaration of Independence Was News.
| | Tom Weaver, a faculty member at the Curtis Institute of Music and international pianist; and trombonist Brittany Lasch, who has performed with orchestras around the country, performed a classical music concert in June. | | A trip to Atlantic City offered the chance to enjoy the boardwalk, casinos, and shopping. | | Participants in a clay workshop learned how to create their own pottery. Their pieces were taken off-site to be fired in a kiln and then were returned to participants. | | Sue Fox Mitrano taught shibori, a traditional Japanese technique for indigo hand-dyed patterns. | |
Starting Gate Club members learned about the subtleties of bourbon in a tasting with expert Lanny Lewis, who is a Priority Club member.
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We have often enjoyed the music of the Chester Children’s Chorus over the years. In June, Skyy Brooks (below center), an alumna of the chorus, performed a repertoire of jazz classics. Sky recently graduated in the top of her class from Harvard and will now study at the Berklee School of Music. | | | | |
