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Please call 609-654-3527 or 800-331-4302 for further information or to make reservations.
campus tour fall schedule
Join us for a Campus tour!
• Meet our residents and staff
• Visit our community building
• Explore our wide variety of homes and two campuses
• Learn more about our outstanding services and amenities
• Enjoy our beautiful arboretum settings
Lumberton Campus
Thursday, September 9, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, October 14, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, November 4, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Medford Campus
Featuring Courtyard Garden Apartments
Thursday, September 16, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, October 21, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, November 11, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Featuring Rushmore Patio Homes/Bridlington Townhomes
Thursday, September 23, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, October 28, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday, November 18, 2010| 10:00 am - 12 noon
For directions or to RSVP for any of these events, please call 609-654-3527.
When you arrive on campus, follow the Event Parking signs.
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Family Fun
Community day
Saturday, September 25, 2010 | 10:00 am - 2:00 -pm
Medford Campus | No Charge | Open to the public | Rain or shine!
Join Medford Leas residents, staff and local community groups for a fun day of activities, food, and music for kids of all ages.
For more information call 609-654-3527.
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Arboretum Events
Nature trail hikes
Saturday, September 11 & 18 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Medford Campus | No Charge | Open to the public
Pre-registration by calling 609-654-3527 is requested, but not required.
In celebration of “Native Knowledge,” a coordinated statewide program sponsored by the Garden State Gardens Consortium, The Barton Arboretum & Nature Preserve at Medford Leas will offer Nature Trail Hikes on September 11 & 18. This is just one example of activities that will celebrate Native Plants during the month of September throughout the state of New Jersey. Native plants provide food, shelter and nesting sites for birds, butterflies and other wildlife within the Garden State.
Residents of Medford Leas will greet participants at the Nature Center on the Medford Campus, to hike the trails that traverse areas within the 168-acre campus. Guides will point out native plants and share the beauty of the natural woodlands that are a component of the Arboretum.
Participants are encouraged to bring a bagged picnic lunch. Medford Leas will provide lemonade and cookies.
A GATHERing of gardeners
Saturday, October 9, 2010 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Medford Campus
Learn from the experts and network with fellow gardeners at this specail daylong gathering. Listen to our featured speakers, participate in two breakout sessions, enjoy a delicious lunch and take a walk in the arboretum.
Featured Speakers
• Women in Horticulture—Jenny Rose Carey, Director of the Landscape Arboretum
of Temple University Ambler
• Benefits of Gardening in Your Daily Life—Jack Carman, FASLA, RLA, CAPS, Design for Generations
Breakout Sessions
• Winterizing Roses and Selecting Hardy Roses for Your Garden — West Jersey Rose Society
• You Can Succeed with African Violets — African Violet Society
• Orchids for Beginners, The Basics — Pinelands Orchid Society
• Composting in Your Home Garden — Susan Konen, Recycling Coordinator, Burlington County
• Plants for Pollination — Toni Price, Rutgers Master Gardener, Burlington County
• Bring Your Garden Indoors with Effortless Arrangements — Pinelands Garden Club
Registration fee $35. Limited seating, preregistration required. RSVP by October 1.
For more information, please call 609-654-3527.
Download PDF for complete invitation and registration form.
Sponsored by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Burlington County an d Medford Leas.
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Elderhostel / Road Scholar
Day of Discovery Programs
Medford Leas is proud to partner with Elderhostel/Road Scholar, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over, to host the following programs:
All programs: 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., followed by lunch (included in fee)
Price: $25 per program
’S Wonderful!
The Music and Lyrics of the Gershwin Brothers
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Masters of musical composition and lyrics, George and Ira Gershwin formed one of the greatest songwriting teams of all time, with hits including “’S Wonderful,” and “I Got Rhythm.” Delight in the sounds and life stories of the Gershwin brothers with a music historian, and learn why their compositions remain favorites in musical repertoire today.
U.S. Foreign Policy:
Implications, Impact, Common Denominators
Monday, October 11, 2010
What was the strategy behind JFK’s Cold War chess match with the Soviets? How does the Vietnam War compare and contrast to the current war in Afghanistan? What are the challenges and opportunities of U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century? Find the answers to these and other questions as you examine U.S. foreign policy from a global and historical perspective with Dr. Gregory Ferro.
The Literary Garden:
From Shakespeare to Sissinghurst
Friday, October 22, 2010
A feast for the senses, gardens offer an endless source of creative stimulation — and writers have relied upon this muse continuously. Join us for an investigation into English literature seen through the prism of the garden, and examine how gardens can be a reflection of a society and its times. Following the program, participants may enjoy an exploration of the Barton Arboretum.
To find out more about these programs,
please contact Road Scholar toll free at 877-426-8056
or visit www.roadscholar.org/programs/dod.asp
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Medford University – Fall Course
Islam and the West from Muhammad to Osama bin Laden
Six consecutive Mondays beginning September 13 | 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Medford Leas Theater | Tuition $25
Michael Frassato, Ph.D. will attempt to provide an understanding of Islam and the West today by examining the long and complex history of that relationship. The course will show that the relationship is one that is marked by both a clash of civilizations and by fruitful exchanges that have shaped Islam and the West in important and positive ways.
Pre-enrollment is required; forms may be picked up at the Receptionist's desk at Medford Leas or obtained by phoning Kay Cooley at 609-654-3212.
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Medford Leas Forum lectures
Tea Party or Bloodbath? The Midterm Elections
Saturday, September 11, 2010 | 11:00 am
Medford Leas Gallery | No Charge | Open to the public
Chris Satullo, Executive Director of News and Civic Dialogue for WHYY, will share his thoughts on the political climate relating to the upcoming elections.
Expressions Chorale
Saturday, October 23, 2010 | 11:00 am
Medford Leas Gallery | No Charge | Open to the public
An African-American choral group will share their interpretation of Black History through a musical program.
Taste and Smell Interactions
Saturday, November 13, 2010 | 11:00 am
Medford Leas Gallery | No Charge | Open to the publi
Gary Beauchamp, President, Monell Chemical Research, will discuss the role of taste and smell in food and beverage acceptance.
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Medford Leas Gallery
Artist/Show: A Sampling of Medford Artists
September/October 2010
Co-sponsored with the Medford Arts Center, the Gallery will feature the work of ten local artists. Jim Jackson is the curator for this event.
Artist/Show: South Jersey Camera Club
November 2010
Enjoy a wide array of photographs taken by members of the South Jersey Camera Club.
Artist: Calligraphy Show
December 2010
This annual show features work from members of The Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society. The exhibit includes a wide selection of many different styles of calligraphy and offers quite an artistic display.
Medford Leas Gallery | No Charge | Open to the public daily from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
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fourth Annual Golf Outing and Auction
Monday, October 4, 2010
Deerwood Country Club, Westhampton, NJ
Medford Leas will host its fourth Annual Golf Outing and Auction in October. Proceeds from this event go to the Medford Leas Reserve Fund, which benefits residents if they ever outlive their resources.
For more information, please contact Sandy Green, Director of Development at 609-654-3420 or Lori Jakelsky, Executive Assistant, 609-654-3009.
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Candidates Night
Thursday, October 14, 2010 | 7:30 p.m.
Medford Leas Theater | No Charge | Open to the public
Candidates Night for the Democratic Party and Republican Party nominees seeking election to represent District Three in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress.
Co-Sponsored by: Medford Leas Residents Association, League of Women Voters of Burlington County.
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Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
Alzheimer's disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the US today. The Medford Leas Wellness Committee and the MLRA Fitness Committee decided to get moving to stop it — and we’re asking you to join us! We’re participating in the 2010 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. By joining our team, you can help end this epidemic and show your support for the more than 5 million Americans living with the disease.
• We hope to reach our goal of $5,000 to support this cause, but we can’t do it without your help!
• We're on the MOVE to end Alzheimer's disease! Join us—friends, family and co-workers—to take a walk for the cure!
• Look for upcoming fundraising events—all proceeds will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visit our webpage to sign up or donate!
or contact Lisa Minuto 609-654-3396, Donna Coonley 609-654- 3527 or Charity Reily 609-654- 3119
http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/atlanticcity/medfordleas
Funds raised through Memory Walk go toward research to treat and prevent Alzheimer's, and programs to improve the lives of millions of Americans already affected.
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Talking Through Walls
Sunday, November 7, 2010 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Medford Leas Theater | No Charge | Open to the public
Medford Leas and the Muslim American Community Association are pleased to present the inspiring story of ordinary people engaged in an extraordinary effort.
In the Fall of 2003, when Zia Rahman appeared before the zoning board I his hometown of Voorhees, NJ, he was on a mission to turn a derelict building into a mosque. But some township residents were vehemently opposed to this project. This film, Talking Through Walls tells how a local interfaith community came together to raise the walls of a Mosque and bring down the walls of prejudice.
Open dialogue and light meal follow the screening of this film.
Pre-registration required. Call 609-654-3527.
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