Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Mar
21
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Peter Wise at The Village Gallery
Mar
17
1:30 PM13:30

Peter Wise at The Village Gallery

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Join us for a Meet the Artist Reception on Sunday, March 17th at 1:30 pm in the Celebration Center at Pines Village. Featured artist, Peter Wise is a self-taught artist who has worked in visual arts for 40 years. Wise’s portfolio includes oil paintings, mixed media, and montages. His combination and recombination of images challenge viewers to reconsider their beliefs about art, politics, and how everyday life can be perceived.

The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public. Art will be on display to view through May 2, 2024.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Feb
15
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Jan
18
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Dec
21
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Janice Sonnenberg at The Village Gallery
Dec
3
1:30 PM13:30

Janice Sonnenberg at The Village Gallery

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The new exhibit will showcase Missouri painter Janice Sonnenberg.  Her artwork gives her a way to capture and preserve moments when she is awe-struck by the beauty God has created in this world.  At the gallery talk, Janice Sonnenberg will share the inspiration behind her paintings. After 30 years, watercolors have become her medium of choice because they are so full of surprises.  “I might have a wonderful idea but frequently end up with something entirely different, which is probably better than I could have imagined.” 

The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public and will be displayed through January 18.

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Holiday Bazaar
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Bazaar

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Pines Village has decked the halls, hung the wreaths, and planned a day for you to enjoy the holiday spirit with us. Shop for your loved ones at our holiday bazaar, featuring a number of local vendors with wonderful gifts. The Village Cafe will be open if you want to dine before or after shopping.

VENDORS WILL BE SELLING: Jewelry, Books, Crochet Items, Pocket Purses, Jewelry, Scarves, Handmade Cards, Paintings, Mary Kay Products, Stuffed Animals, Hats & Scarves, Handmade Rugs & Paintings, Purses, Socks & Gloves, and Honey.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Nov
16
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Valparaiso Low Vision Support Group
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00

Valparaiso Low Vision Support Group

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Valparaiso Low Vision Support Group offers educational information to persons with visual impairments, their family members, and caregivers concerning eye diseases, available treatments, current research, and low vision aids. We Promote open discussion of mutual visual impairments, thereby supporting one another. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 10 am.

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Senior Living 101 - For Financial Planners, CPAs, and Elder Law Attorneys
Nov
14
9:00 AM09:00

Senior Living 101 - For Financial Planners, CPAs, and Elder Law Attorneys

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Join us for a FREE breakfast buffet and panel discussion about senior-related topics relevant to senior finance, including housing options, Medicare and Medicaid info, Veterans benefits, and long-term care insurance with representatives from Pines Village Retirement Communities, Green Oaks of Valparaiso, Porter County Veterans Service Office, and Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

This event is intended for Financial Planners, CPAs, and Elder Law Attorneys. If you’re not in these fields but would still like to attend, please email us at info@pinesvillage.org.

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Veterans Day Program
Nov
11
1:30 PM13:30

Veterans Day Program

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Pines Village Retirement Communities will host a Veteran’s Day Commemoration to honor and remember the men and women who have served our country in peace and war. This is a day to give thanks and reflect on what has been sacrificed for our freedoms. The ceremony will begin with a prelude, followed by the Posting of the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance by American Legion Post 94. The featured speaker will be Air Force veteran Don Clark, who is currently Valparaiso High School’s assistant athletic director.

After the Veterans Day program, we invite you to view the latest exhibit of The Village Gallery featuring artist and US Army Veteran David Gray. David’s interests lie in aviation, race cars, and history. He has varied life experiences to ignite and inform his artistic renderings of modes of transportation. This exhibit is on display through November 30.

If you’d like to attend, please contact us at 219-465-9918 or info@pinesvillage.org.

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Good Time Dixie Crew Performance
Nov
4
1:30 PM13:30

Good Time Dixie Crew Performance

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The Good Time Dixie Crew will perform Dixieland jazz at Pines Village for residents and guests. If you’d like to attend, please contact us at 219-465-9918 or info@pinesvillage.org.

The ensemble is inspired by and plays early jazz, ragtime and blues music from the 1910’s through the 1930’s.

They are dedicated to the sounds of New Orleans and Chicago-style blues/jazz.

New Orleans music from the 1920s emphasized the heavy influence of marching bands in its square rhythm and in its ensemble focus.

The Chicago style incorporated more blues trademarks: the music emphasized the second and fourth beats (the offbeats) in each measure, and the soloist came to the fore.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Oct
19
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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David Gray at The Village Gallery
Oct
1
to Nov 30

David Gray at The Village Gallery

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The Village Gallery invites the public to attend our newest exhibit featuring David Gray. David’s interests lie in aviation, race cars, and history. He has varied life experiences to ignite and inform his artistic renderings of these modes of transportation.

The exhibit will be on display, with select works available for purchase through November 30, 2023.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Sep
21
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

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Pizza on the Patio with Tomato Bar
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Pizza on the Patio with Tomato Bar

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Residents are invited to a pizza party with Pines Village, local restaurant, Tomato Bar, and Gordon Food Service! Sample some of Tomato Bar’s gourmet pies, including the Magic Potion!

Salad and dessert will also be served. Feel free to bring your own beverage—water, tea, and lemonade will be available.

This will be an interactive dinner with a dough-tossing demonstration. Space is limited to 40 residents; please sign up at the front desk or by calling 219-465-1591.

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David Barker at The Village Gallery
Aug
20
1:30 PM13:30

David Barker at The Village Gallery

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The Village Gallery invites the public to attend our newest exhibit featuring DAVID BAKER. As an “en plein air” artist, Baker is inspired by and creates in the outdoors. This exhibit includes landscapes in watercolors, oils, and charcoals.

The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public. Art will be on display to view and purchase through September 28.

The Village Gallery is a nonprofit art gallery at Pines Village Retirement Communities offering artistic experiences to the community to enhance its appreciation and understanding of various art forms and to give support and recognition to artists.

The Gallery is open from 9 am- 4 pm Monday-Friday. All exhibits are free to the artist and the public. For more information, visit pinesvillage.org/art-exhibition.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Aug
17
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am.

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Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to Student Employees
Jul
20
to Aug 2

Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to Student Employees

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Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc., announces the 2023-2024 recipients of the Margaret M. Rivers and Anne Lauterbach scholarship awards.  The scholarship program was created to foster employee longevity and encourage employees to pursue their higher education goals. Through the generosity of our residents, their families, the Board of Directors, and staff, over $340,000 in scholarships has been awarded to Pines Village employees since 1996.

  • The Margaret M. Rivers Fund - created in honor of Midge Rivers, founding director and CEO of Pines Village Retirement Communities.

  • The Anne Lauterbach Fund - created in honor of the late Anne Lauterbach, an educator, and a Pines Village resident.

Every year Pines Village holds a ceremony for graduates and scholarship recipients for residents, staff, and their families to celebrate their achievements.

FRONT ROW: Lillian Gillins, Abrey Gudeman, Sylvia Rotole, Anna Petrouski, Taylor Schumann, Bessia Wiegand
BACK ROW: Matthew Plys, Ian Hunter Smith, Lucy Warner, Ashley Graegin

This year, for the 2023-2024 school year, $ 25,000 was awarded to the following 13 student employees:

Madison Elizondo received a Margaret M Rivers scholarship.  Madison has been employed in Home Health for a little over two years now and is attending Purdue University Northwest in Hammond working towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN degree). Madison’s parents are Jennifer and Tony Elizondo.

Madelyn Evans received a Margaret M Rivers scholarship. Madelyn has been employed in Dining Services for just under 5 years and attends Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, where she majors in Secondary Mathematics Education. Madelyn's parents are Stanna and Brad Evans.

Lilly Gillins received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship. Lilly has been employed in Dining Services for over six years and has also been a great help in our Resident Services department the past two summers! Lilly attends Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida where she majors in Business Administration. Lily's parents are Kurt and Patty Black-Gillins

Ashley Graegin received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship. Ashley has been employed in Dining Services for almost five and a half years. She also works in our Home Health department as an aide. Ashley attends Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she majors in English Literature & Education. Her parents are Geoffrey and Julie Graegin.

Abrey Gudeman received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship. Abrey has been employed in Dining Services going on two years. Abrey will be attending Huntington University in Huntington, Indiana pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy. Her parents are Glen and Kerri Gudeman.

Aleksa Matijevic received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Aleksa has been employed in Dining Services for close to 5 years.  Aleksa will be attending Ivy Tech working towards a career in Data Analytics. His parents are Jelena and Tim Chenoski.

Anna Petrouski received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Anna has been employed in Dining Services for a little over two years and will be attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she will major in Biology as she studies to become a Physician Assistant.  Her parents are Christopher and Dana Petrouski.

Matthew Plys received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Matt has been employed in Dining Services for close to 2 years. Matt will be attending Indiana University in Bloomington pursuing a degree in Nursing. His parents are Shawn and Rob Plys.

Sylvia Rotole received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Sylvia has been employed in Dining Services for almost 1-1/2 years.  She will be attending Purdue University Northwest in Westville pursuing a degree in Nursing.  Her parents are John and Joanna Rotole.

Taylor Schumann received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Taylor has been employed in Home Health for a little over a year.  She attends Valparaiso University pursuing a Nursing degree.  Taylor’s parents are Traci and Paul Schumann.

Ian Hunter Smith received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Ian has been employed in Dining Services for close to 3 years now and attends Depauw University in Greencastle, IN majoring in Philosophy as he studies to become an attorney. Ian’s parents are Hope and Julien Smith.

Lucy Warner received an Anne Lauterbach scholarship.  Lucy has been employed in Dining Services for 3 years. She will be attending Purdue University West Lafayette working towards becoming a Physician.  Her parents are Karen and Tim Warner.

Bessia Wiegand received a combination of an Anne Lauterbach and a Margaret M Rivers scholarship.  Bessia began her career with Pines Village in 2012 working in our Resident Services department for a little over a year before transferring to Home Health where she has worked since. Bessia will be attending Ivy Tech as she pursues a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Bessia and her husband, Wes, live in Crown Point.

Pines Village would like to also congratulate 2023 college graduate Kelly Lyp for receiving her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from St Mary’s College in Notre Dame along with 2023 high school graduates Macy Brown, Abrey Gudeman, Henry Harris, Anna Petrouski, Matthew Plys, Sylvia Rotole, and Lucy Warner. We are truly happy for each of you and your individual accomplishments! Congrats!

Pines Village Retirement Communities is a nonprofit organization that has been celebrating the lives of older adults since 1983.  Donations are accepted at 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso, IN 46383, and online.  For more information, please call 219-465-1591 or visit our website at www.pinesvillage.org.

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The Kassals at The Village Gallery
Jul
9
1:30 PM13:30

The Kassals at The Village Gallery

Award-winning artisans come together for this tandem show featuring The Kassals, both accomplished in their own artistic fields. Connie, a painter, holds a BA and Masters in painting.

George has a MA in photography and digital imaging. The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public. Select works will be available for purchase through August 17.


The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display with select works available for purchase through August 17, 2023.

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Estate Planning Seminar
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00

Estate Planning Seminar

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Estate planning may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it is essential to prepare for the future. Do you have questions about your will, a trust, transfer or death certificates, etc.?

Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. and Attorney/Founder of CCSK Law, R.G. Skadberg, will host a FREE Estate Planning Seminar. Skadberg will share tips from his years of experience in estate and life planning and answer any questions you might have about planning for the future.

RSVP by contacting Deana at 219-615-9049 or d.kennoy@pinesvillage.org. This seminar is free, but space is limited.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Jun
15
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am. COVID precautions will be in place.

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Kuhn Hong at The Village Gallery
May
21
1:30 PM13:30

Kuhn Hong at The Village Gallery

Join us for the latest exhibit opening at The Village Gallery! Kuhn Hong tells the deeper story of different cultures, traditions, and people through his paintings. His exhibit, “Beauties of Northern Indiana & Chicago,” showcases the beauties of the region, nature, and people.

The gallery talk and exhibit are free and open to the public. Select works will be available for purchase through July 6.

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Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve?
May
18
3:30 PM15:30

Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve?

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Veterans have made sacrifices that most civilians cannot fathom enduring. As a result, many veterans return from service with physical and emotional scars that affect their daily lives.

Certain government benefits are available to support veterans' health and well-being. However, understanding what exactly is available and if you qualify can be daunting. That's why we are holding this informational session for local veterans.

Pines Village Retirement Communities and the Porter County Veterans Service Office will offer the public two free sessions of "Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve." Topics of this program will include VA Health Benefits, VA Disability Compensation, VA Pensions, and benefits that extend to spouses. The program's presenter is Paulina Huffman, Assistant Veteran Service Officer for Porter County.

The first session will occur on Thursday, April 20, at 9:30 am at Pines Village Retirement Community after the monthly meeting of the Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast. The second session will occur at the Meridian Woods Community Center, formerly Campbell St. Cafe, on Thursday, May 18, at 3:30 pm.

This is your opportunity to get information from the source and ask any questions you may have related to veteran benefits.  If you want to attend, please RSVP by clicking the button below or calling our main office at 219-465-1591.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
May
18
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am. COVID precautions will be in place.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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The Right Way to Downsize
May
4
6:00 PM18:00

The Right Way to Downsize

Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc., in partnership with Moving Places, is offering a FREE program, "The Right Way to Downsize." Most people know that a day will come when they need to consider downsizing, whether to simplify their lifestyle, cut costs, or be closer to family and friends.

Nicki Husiar of Moving Places, a pioneer in the move management industry, will share tips and tricks from her years of experience.

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Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve?
Apr
20
9:30 AM09:30

Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve?

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Veterans have made sacrifices that most civilians cannot fathom enduring. As a result, many veterans return from service with physical and emotional scars that affect their daily lives.

Certain government benefits are available to support veterans' health and well-being. However, understanding what exactly is available and if you qualify can be daunting. That's why we are holding this informational session for local veterans.

Pines Village Retirement Communities and the Porter County Veterans Service Office will offer the public two free sessions of "Veterans Benefits- Are You Getting Everything You Deserve." Topics of this program will include VA Health Benefits, VA Disability Compensation, VA Pensions, and benefits that extend to spouses. The program's presenter is Paulina Huffman, Assistant Veteran Service Officer for Porter County.

The first session will occur on Thursday, April 20, at 9:30 am at Pines Village Retirement Community after the monthly meeting of the Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast. The second session will occur at the Meridian Woods Community Center, formerly Campbell St. Cafe, on Thursday, May 18, at 3:30 pm.

This is your opportunity to get information from the source and ask any questions you may have related to veteran benefits.  If you want to attend, please RSVP by clicking the button below or calling our main office at 219-465-1591.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Apr
20
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am. COVID precautions will be in place.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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Artist Talk: Stephanie Samaitis Carnell @ The Village Gallery
Apr
16
1:30 PM13:30

Artist Talk: Stephanie Samaitis Carnell @ The Village Gallery

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Award-winning artist, Stephanie Samaitis Carnell, creates artwork using an etching press. Combining various techniques allows her to merge photography with drawing. Her creations are images that appear somewhere between reality and imagination. Light refreshments will follow the Gallery Talk with Stephanie.

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Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club
Mar
16
8:30 AM08:30

Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club

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Pines Village Retirement Communities hosts a complimentary monthly meet and gather over a hearty breakfast for ALL Veterans. The Rise & Shine Veterans Breakfast Club is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am. COVID precautions will be in place.

Please RSVP each time you plan to attend to ensure our Chef prepares enough food for each gathering.

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