Lancaster Region

I will discuss how confusing diets and nutrition labels can be! Come and learn why diets are so confusing and how to read through the misleading marketing techniques on packaging to assure you are making the wise choice for your health.

How can you tell if something is credible or fake news? Reliable information helps us make good decisions but with the proliferation of social media, sometimes it is hard to tell if we should believe it or delete it. We tend to want to believe those things that align with our world view, but is it true just because we want it to be? What is opinion and what is fact? Let's sharpen our critical thinking skills and discover some tools that we can use to help us figure it out. We will learn what drives fake news, how to recognize it, and how to not pass it on.

Throughout their history, humans have sought remedies to ameliorate or cure ailments. Various potions were developed by different cultures using locally available materials and folklore. Some worked; many did not. This presentation will deal with some of these so-called “cures.” From soft drinks to other elixirs composed of exotic ingredients, all with supposed health benefits. It will also feature a few of the people who were part of this enterprise, including Franz Mesmer, James Graham, William Radam, Lydia Pinkham, Senator Dudley J. Le Blanc, and the Kellogg brothers.

The formation of the powerful Hollywood studios turned Hollywood into a worldwide phenomenon. These “factories” included rosters of extremely talented actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and a whole host of other creative departments that churned out so many wonderful films. During the Golden Era that spanned the late 1920s until the late 1940s, each studio developed its own specific “personality” or style. We will look at each of the major studios: MGM, Paramount, Warner Brothers, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and the minor ones: Columbia, Universal and United Artists. We will watch scenes from many of their great films. We will also learn how they started to lose their grip on the industry that they created.

This course will explore the state of the news media and their audiences today, attempting to examine whether or not truth can be found there, and if so, how people of faith and people in general might be more successful in extracting it.

The American westerns represent the quintessential contribution of American film history. In this course we will follow the rise of this genre from the B-Film days of the silent era and the 1930s, the emergence in the 1940s with darker, serious films, the golden era of the 1950s and the revisionist shift in the late 1960s and beyond. We will examine the iconic characters of these remarkable films: the rugged men and the strong women. We will also look at the core issues of the mythical American West and pioneering spirit that infused this real and imagined world.

This course provides participants with the information and experiences needed to become more resilient as individuals and as groups. Building on the most recent advances in the psychology of Wellness, students will receive an introduction to recent breakthroughs in the science of personality. This lens of personality will be used to guide participants through a personalized approach to building individual and group resilience.

Current medicine practices protocol-based care as opposed to precision-personalized care. There are over 50 contributors to Alzheimer’s dementia that are identifiable 20 years prior to noticeable memory loss. In this course we will review the risk factors, some simple first steps to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and more complicated evaluations and treatments to help reverse disease. The diagnosis of Alzheimer's has long been a death sentence, but this approach gives hope for treatment and prevention.

This presentation takes a look at ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring. We will review and discuss common scams and frauds.

In this lecture we will look at the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics and the evidence that supports it. We will then look into the movement of the plates and the effects of that movement. Volcanic types and locations will be explained. Earthquake causes and effects will be described. We will finish with a description of how earthquake epicenters are located.

Jennie Jerome was born to a wealthy family in New York City. She was considered one of the most beautiful women of her time. After meeting Randolph Churchill at a sailing event in England they became engaged after just three days. Her firstborn son was Winston Churchill, the future Prime Minister of England. Lady Randolph was well-respected and influential in the highest British social and political circles. She had numerous lovers including the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. An intelligent and talented woman, she was an author, playwright, interior decorator and famously known for chartering a hospital ship to care for those wounded in the Boer War. She married twice more, one husband being three years younger than her son Winston.

This course will be for participants to become aware of their feelings, ideas and dreams through the art of storytelling. Participants will be able to use the art of storytelling to verbalize and write about important events and experiences that have taken place in their lives, along with their dreams and goals for the future. The purpose of the course is to help participants express their inner feelings by using the creative art of storytelling.

The formation of the powerful Hollywood studios turned Hollywood into a worldwide phenomenon. These “factories” included rosters of extremely talented actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and a whole host of other creative departments that churned out so many wonderful films. During the Golden Era that spanned the late 1920s until the late 1940s, each studio developed its own specific “personality” or style. We will look at each of the major studios: MGM, Paramount, Warner Brothers, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and the minor ones: Columbia, Universal and United Artists. We will watch scenes from many of their great films. We will also learn how they started to lose their grip on the industry that they created.

This course will explore the state of the news media and their audiences today, attempting to examine whether or not truth can be found there, and if so, how people of faith and people in general might be more successful in extracting it.

The American westerns represent the quintessential contribution of American film history. In this course we will follow the rise of this genre from the B-Film days of the silent era and the 1930s, the emergence in the 1940s with darker, serious films, the golden era of the 1950s and the revisionist shift in the late 1960s and beyond. We will examine the iconic characters of these remarkable films: the rugged men and the strong women. We will also look at the core issues of the mythical American West and pioneering spirit that infused this real and imagined world.

This course provides participants with the information and experiences needed to become more resilient as individuals and as groups. Building on the most recent advances in the psychology of Wellness, students will receive an introduction to recent breakthroughs in the science of personality. This lens of personality will be used to guide participants through a personalized approach to building individual and group resilience.

Current medicine practices protocol-based care as opposed to precision-personalized care. There are over 50 contributors to Alzheimer’s dementia that are identifiable 20 years prior to noticeable memory loss. In this course we will review the risk factors, some simple first steps to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and more complicated evaluations and treatments to help reverse disease. The diagnosis of Alzheimer's has long been a death sentence, but this approach gives hope for treatment and prevention.

This presentation takes a stroll through the history of Lancaster County from the point of view of the Conestoga River. We will enjoy the beauty of the Conestoga in photographs and look at the effects that settlement of the county has had on the river. The instructor will discuss what steps can be taken to ensure that future generations are able to enjoy this natural beauty.

This course will be for participants to become aware of their feelings, ideas and dreams through the art of storytelling. Participants will be able to use the art of storytelling to verbalize and write about important events and experiences that have taken place in their lives, along with their dreams and goals for the future. The purpose of the course is to help participants express their inner feelings by using the creative art of storytelling.

This course will explore the state of the news media and their audiences today, attempting to examine whether or not truth can be found there, and if so, how people of faith and people in general might be more successful in extracting it.

The American westerns represent the quintessential contribution of American film history. In this course we will follow the rise of this genre from the B-Film days of the silent era and the 1930s, the emergence in the 1940s with darker, serious films, the golden era of the 1950s and the revisionist shift in the late 1960s and beyond. We will examine the iconic characters of these remarkable films: the rugged men and the strong women. We will also look at the core issues of the mythical American West and pioneering spirit that infused this real and imagined world.

This course provides participants with the information and experiences needed to become more resilient as individuals and as groups. Building on the most recent advances in the psychology of Wellness, students will receive an introduction to recent breakthroughs in the science of personality. This lens of personality will be used to guide participants through a personalized approach to building individual and group resilience.

Join us on a DVD travel journey through the Maritime Provinces. The tour includes natural marvels from the New England coast to the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. From puffins and whales to cliffs and falls, we'll enjoy the wonders of all the Maritime Provinces have to offer. The program will conclude with a PowerPoint presentation focusing on specific points of interest.

How do you find specific stars and constellations in the night sky? This lecture will give the participant an understanding of the celestial sphere, the motions of objects in the sky, and how to find objects in the sky. Some of the mythology of the planets, stars, and constellations will be included in this lecture.

The Weaver story is an example of small town American entrepreneurship. Victor Weaver and his wife, Edith, began their business by selling 17 dressed chickens in a suburban Philadelphia farmers' market. As the company grew, Victor was recognized as a visionary and pioneer of new products in the poultry industry, often a step ahead of major companies. When Victor had difficulty establishing a steady labor force, he hired Puerto Ricans. The company provided English classes and cultural awareness training to help these people in transition to the States. He helped establish the first Spanish-American Mennonite congregation in the area. Victor was guided by his Christian faith and remained a humble man whose success didn't change him. He and Edith supported many churches and other causes that benefited his community and beyond.

This course will explore the state of the news media and their audiences today, attempting to examine whether or not truth can be found there, and if so, how people of faith and people in general might be more successful in extracting it.

The American westerns represent the quintessential contribution of American film history. In this course we will follow the rise of this genre from the B-Film days of the silent era and the 1930s, the emergence in the 1940s with darker, serious films, the golden era of the 1950s and the revisionist shift in the late 1960s and beyond. We will examine the iconic characters of these remarkable films: the rugged men and the strong women. We will also look at the core issues of the mythical American West and pioneering spirit that infused this real and imagined world.

What is the historical novel and where did it come from? Some claim that Sir Walter Scott wrote the first novel based on a true event or a real-life character in 1814 with his popular book, Waverly. But others believe the genre goes back much further, to ancient times, almost 3,000 years ago. Follow author Sherry V. Ostroff as you explore the elements of this popular genre and the history behind the historical novel.

Through a long life and career in medicine and research at Yale, I have not only continued to believe in the God of the Bible, but that belief has been strengthened by the findings of science from 1950 to the present. Along the way, I had questions in the areas of philosophy, theology, cosmology, and biology, but increasingly these have been answered. Even the philosopher called “the world’s most notorious atheist” (Anthony Flew) was converted to believe in a creator God by the strength of the current scientific evidence. This class will give an orderly presentation of findings in many areas that I believe are strong evidence for the reality of the God of the Bible and of the reliability of the Bible as a witness to truth. Feel free to ask questions!

Do you feel “ripped” off in the marketplace? Do you understand Pennsylvania’s amusing and confusing sales tax applications? When you pump a gallon of gas, how do you know that you received it? Have you noticed that packages are shrinking the amount of product we get for the price we pay? When selecting merchandise, do you have to hunt for the price? Have you ever been overcharged at a scanner checkout register? Your shopping trips will never be the same after this entertaining and educational presentation packed with important consumer information!

The course will present the stories and the backgrounds of 6 persons who assassinated U.S. presidents and two other political figures (Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy).

This course will explore the state of the news media and their audiences today, attempting to examine whether or not truth can be found there, and if so, how people of faith and people in general might be more successful in extracting it.

The American westerns represent the quintessential contribution of American film history. In this course we will follow the rise of this genre from the B-Film days of the silent era and the 1930s, the emergence in the 1940s with darker, serious films, the golden era of the 1950s and the revisionist shift in the late 1960s and beyond. We will examine the iconic characters of these remarkable films: the rugged men and the strong women. We will also look at the core issues of the mythical American West and pioneering spirit that infused this real and imagined world.