All skill levels are welcome to come and join this popular game.  

Meets every Tuesday, at 9 a.m., and Wednesday, at 3 p.m., on the Bocce Courts (near Brossman Outdoor Pool). 

The hiking club brings together fellow trail enthusiasts as they explore the scenic beauty and local trails of Pennsylvania. The group carpools from campus to different hiking trails nearby.  

Meets monthly in the spring, summer and fall. 

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. If you are new to the sport, there are racquets available to borrow.  

Meets on Tuesdays, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesdays, at 1 p.m.; and Thursdays, at 9 a.m., in the Patton Campus Gym. 

A casual gathering to learn and practice the basics of various ballroom dances. All levels of experience are encouraged to join.  

Meets every Wednesday, at 2 p.m., in Brossman Ballroom, Salon I, and Fridays, at 9:30 a.m., in the Patton Campus Gym. 

Bingo games at Masonic Village offer an upbeat social atmosphere for residents to enjoy each other’s company while playing a universally loved game.

Bingo games occur on the first Saturday of every month, at 2 p.m., in the Keystone Room, and on the second Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m., in the Lodge Multipurpose Room.

Virtual Bingo is also available two Fridays a month, at 2 p.m., on Channel 956.

A partnered rummy card game related to Canasta, it is played with two piles of cards called a “hand” and a “foot.”   

Meets on the first Monday of the month, at 10 a.m., in the Keystone Room. 

In America’s favorite word game, two to four players compete as they form words to fill the 225-square board.  

Scrabble by the rules group meets the second Monday of the month, at 1 p.m., and the fourth Wednesday of the month, at 1 p.m., in Grand Lodge Hall Square.  

A more casual group of Scrabble players meet every Monday, at 3 p.m., in the Keystone Room. 

A resident musical group that performs using handbells. Each bell in the choir corresponds to a specific note, with the full set of bells covering a chromatic scale.  

Meets for rehearsals every Monday, at 9:30 a.m., in Sell Chapel. 

A choir for residents which performs at Sell Chapel Sunday services.  

Meets for rehearsals every Tuesday, at 10 a.m., in Sell Chapel. 

Relax and unwind by coloring and socializing with other residents. Please bring your own coloring books and supplies.  

Meets every Saturday, from 9 a.m.  – noon, in the hallway outside of the Deike Auditorium. 

A casual gathering of residents to work on individual projects in a group setting. Get inspiration and tips from other creative residents. 

Meets every Wednesday, at 3 p.m., in Franklin’s Press. 

For those with a passion for the wonders of the night sky, this group discusses all things astronomy and goes out on occasional evenings for viewings.  

Meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 11 a.m., in the Life Long Learning Center. 

Curious residents receive instruction in math, science, philosophy, humanities and more.  

Meets every Tuesday, at 10 a.m., in the Life Long Learning Center. 

Want to know more about your family history? The genealogy group is a place for residents to learn various ways to research their family tree.  

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month, at 2 p.m., in the Life Long Learning Center. 

Located in a courtyard behind the Lancaster apartments, the garden provides a learning and growing opportunity for residents and kids from the U-GRO Learning Centre on campus.  

Meets weekly outdoors in the warmer months and indoors in the colder months.   

Those who are licensed by the FCC may use the dedicated space and equipment to talk with other enthusiasts around the globe.

The group meets biannually to cover rules and regulations.  

The Rooster Woodshop is a woodworking shop, featuring 56 benches, 20 assembly tables and a paint booth. Residents can create their own pieces of furniture, wood art and more. The showroom is open to the public, and items are available for purchase.   

The woodshop is open daily for residents’ use. 

Participants make recommendations for the assigned book of the month and gather for dialogue and refreshments. 

Meets the second Monday of the month, at 2 p.m., in the Sell Chapel Parlor. 

Grow in your faith with others in this Bible study led by residents who read scriptures and give a message. 

Meets every Monday, at 9:30 a.m., in the Life Long Learning Center. 

A time for residents to come together and support one another and their community.  

Meets on the first Monday of the month, at 3 p.m., in the Sell Chapel Parlor. 

Enjoy the company of fellow residents with made-to-order drinks and snacks. All donations raised support the Tree of Life fund.  

Meets on the third Friday of each month, at 3 p.m., in the Keystone Room. 

This group is designed for retirement living residents who are currently caregivers to someone in their home. 

Meets on the first Thursday of the month, at 1:30 p.m., in the Lodge Multipurpose Room. 

Hope Finders is for men and women seeking hope, light and encouragement as they learn to live and thrive without their life partners.  

Meets on the fourth Friday of the month, at 10:30 a.m., in the Keystone Room. 

This is a group for people with Parkinson’s and those who support them. 

Meets on the second Tuesday of every other month, at 2 p.m., in the Life Long Learning Center.