New Game Room Opens at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill residents celebrated the grand opening of “The Village Green” game room this month with balloons, a ribbon cutting with Executive Director Denise Jones and a brand-new sign at the entrance. Handmade in the woodshop by resident Chris Reynolds, the sign is especially meaningful – Chris is the community’s longest-tenured resident, having called Lafayette Hill home for 26 years!

The game room was made possible through donations from residents. A painted mural of a blue sky and soft clouds brings an outdoor feel to the space, which features lawn games such as cornhole, a mini putting green and ladder ball – a game in which players toss bolas (two balls connected by a string) onto the rungs of a ladder.

The game room is located on the ground floor of the building and open 24/7. About a year ago, Denise invited several retirement living residents to a meeting with staff to suggest ideas for the room.

“I love that the room came from the residents themselves and what they wanted to enjoy,” Denise said. “It’s a unique space that gives residents another opportunity to stay active, have fun, socialize and make memories with their families. I think it will be a wonderful addition to our campus, especially during the colder months when getting outside isn’t always an option. We are bringing the outside indoors!”

Denise said she did not want to “overwhelm” the room with games and equipment but plans on switching things up from time to time to keep the area fresh and fun.

Resident Jan Boggess, who attended the grand opening with his wife, Bettianne, said he’s excited to use the space.

“We are ecstatic about the game room,” he said. “In the wintertime, it will give us a place to play games, socialize and enjoy ourselves.”